India CPCB Clarifies Delhi Diwali Air Quality Data Discrepancy

India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) addressed a significant gap between official and private air quality readings in New Delhi during Diwali fireworks, when the city experienced severe pollution. The clarification follows public scrutiny over data reliability, though the underlying cause of the discrepancy remains unclear. This matters as it affects trust in official environmental monitoring and could influence policy responses to urban air pollution.

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