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Diwali Pollution Data Vanishes Amidst Delhi Smog
9 Nov
Summary
- Delhi experienced high pollution levels on Diwali evenings.
- Key pollution monitoring stations ceased real-time data transmission.
- Agencies cited technical glitches for the data blackout.
As Diwali evenings concluded, a familiar pattern emerged in Delhi-NCR: the suspension of online pollution data. This year, despite regulations and Supreme Court directives, the implementation of strict guidelines was overshadowed by thick smog and a lack of transparency from environmental agencies.
Several areas in the national capital, including RK Puram and Nehru Nagar, registered pollution levels many times above acceptable limits. While real-time data initially tracked the sharp increase in pollutants, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee's website abruptly stopped providing information from multiple stations for several hours. This occurred precisely when pollution levels were peaking, raising questions about preparedness and accountability.
The discontinuation of online data on Diwali evenings is not a new occurrence; it has been a recurring issue attributed by agencies to technical glitches. This trend, irrespective of the ruling political party, has persisted, leading to a lack of immediate public information during critical pollution periods.
