In December 2023, Delhi faced its worst air quality in five years with an AQI of 348. Despite this, 2023 marked the best overall air quality since 2018, excluding the pandemic year. The data highlighted over 200 ‘Good to Moderate’ AQI days, a significant improvement. Severe AQI days matched 2018 at 15 days. The ministry credited reduced episodic events and celebrated the cleanest pre-Diwali and Diwali days since 2018. Optimistically, the announcement foresaw annual improvements in Delhi’s air quality through collaborative efforts and targeted policies, expecting a gradual but marked enhancement.
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