Smoggy skyline of Delhi during Diwali festival

Missing Data Led to Underreported Diwali Pollution Levels in Delhi

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BBC Verify's analysis reveals that missing data caused the official pollution figures during Diwali in Delhi to be lower than the actual levels. This finding raises concerns about the accuracy of reported air quality during a critical period of high pollution.

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