The Economic Times

Congress' Ajay Maken flags missing PM2.5 data at 25 Delhi stations on Diwali night

Ajay Maken raised concerns about the lack of PM2.5 data at 25 air quality monitoring stations on Diwali night. He noted that pollution levels averaged 38.4 times the World Health Organisation's limit at the remaining stations. Maken emphasized that this inconsistency affects the accuracy of pollution data and trends. The Air Quality Index in Delhi has deteriorated significantly following Diwali celebrations.