Delhi Blanketed In Smog As Air Quality Drops To ‘Very Poor’ On Diwali

Delhi and surrounding areas experienced a thick smog layer this Diwali, with the air quality index (AQI) recorded at 328, categorized as “very poor.” In Anand Vihar, the AQI reached 419, indicating severe pollution. Experts warn that pollution levels may worsen due to firecracker emissions and smoke from stubble burning, potentially leading to even poorer air quality in the coming days.