AQI At 500, Private Apps Show 1,800: CPCB Explains The Big Pollution Data Gap | Delhi | News18

Why does India's official Air Quality Index stop at 500, even as some private platforms report readings touching 1,800? The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a clarification amid growing questions over Delhi's pollution data following Diwali.The board says the 500-point ceiling is a feature of India's National Air Quality Index, introduced in 2015. At 500, air quality is already classified as “Severe”, the highest category. -newsn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube