Chandigarh overtakes Delhi in air pollution levels, hitting 347 AQI

Chandigarh, often referred to as the 'City Beautiful', has recorded worse air pollution levels than Delhi, reaching an AQI of 347. The rise in pollution is attributed to a combination of air particles interacting with pollutants above the surface, altered wind patterns from Punjab and Haryana, and human activities such as firecrackers, stubble burning, and construction work.