Delhi Diwali pollution data underreported due to missing records, BBC analysis finds

BBC Verify analysis suggests official air quality data for Delhi during Diwali was skewed lower because of missing monitoring data. The gap likely understated peak pollution levels, raising questions about the accuracy of public health warnings and policy assessments. The extent of the underreporting and its cause remain unclear.

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