Delhi AQI Touches 340, Equivalent To Smoking 8.6 Cigarettes A Day — Check Latest Updates On Pollution
Bloomberg • 12/17/2025
Summary
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) has reached 340, which is reported to be equivalent to smoking 8.6 cigarettes a day, according to Bloomberg. The article provides updates on the city's pollution levels.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
74d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1777
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1777/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1777/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 74 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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