India pollution monitor clarifies Delhi Diwali air quality data gap

India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) addressed a discrepancy between official and private air quality readings in New Delhi during Diwali fireworks, when the city experienced severe pollution. The clarification follows public concern over data reliability, though the exact cause of the gap remains unclear. This matters as it affects trust in environmental monitoring and public health responses in one of the world's most polluted capitals.

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