LIVE: Delhi Wakes Up to Toxic Smog After Diwali as AQI Soars to 843, Visibility Drops Across City
Delhi’s air quality deteriorated sharply on Diwali night as firecracker smoke blanketed the capital. According to The New Indian Express, 20 of the 59 monitoring stations recording data at 10 PM registered severe air quality, while 33 stations reported very poor pollution levels.
Sonia Vihar recorded the highest AQI at 463, followed by Jahangirpuri at 450. Delhi’s daily average AQI settled at 376, remaining in the very poor category. Residents reported reduced visibility, a strong smell of burnt firecrackers and breathing difficulties.
The pollution crisis comes amid concerns over firecracker emissions, vehicular pollution and stubble burning in neighbouring states. The Air Quality Early Warning System has forecast severe air quality conditions from November 9.
Watch LIVE coverage of Delhi’s pollution crisis, the worst-affected areas, AQI readings and the health concerns surrounding the toxic air.
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