Delhi pollution mystery: 36 monitoring stations ‘go offline’ as smoke engulfs capital

 This Diwali, Delhi faced its highest air pollution levels in five years, sparking doubts about the accuracy of monitoring systems. Numerous air quality stations ceased reporting at critical times, creating gaps in data. In contrast, private monitoring agencies discovered far greater pollution levels than the government reported, prompting accusations of data manipulation. Reliable air quality information is vital for ensuring public health, especially during pollution crises. This Diwali, Delhi faced its highest air pollution levels in five years, sparking doubts about the accuracy of monitoring systems. Numerous air quality stations ceased reporting at critical times, creating gaps in data. In contrast, private monitoring agencies discovered far greater pollution levels than the government reported, prompting accusations of data manipulation. Reliable air quality information is vital for ensuring public health, especially during pollution crises.