Winds propel Delhi to its cleanest Diwali evening in 8 years

Delhi experienced its cleanest Chhoti Diwali day in years, with improved air quality due to consistent winds. The air quality index (AQI) was 228 at 12 pm, reaching 224 by 4 pm. The average AQI for the city was 220 on Saturday, compared to 279 the previous day. The early warning system predicts a decline in air quality to "very poor" on Sunday. Biomass burning contributed 10% to PM2.5 levels on Saturday, expected to rise to 29% on Sunday. Stubble burning instances also increased, with 104 recorded on Saturday.

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