Delhi Air Quality Remains Very Poor After Diwali with AQI at 366
Delhi experienced heavy pollution on Monday morning following Diwali celebrations, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 366, categorized as 'very poor'. The AQI had peaked at 406 in some areas early Monday. Firecracker emissions on Diwali night caused a sharp rise in PM2.5 levels, reaching 259 µg/m³ at 8 pm, over four times the national standard of 60 µg/m³, worsening the city's air quality.
Hindustan Times··Delhi



