HealthPhoto: Prabhat KhabarDelhi's Air Quality Worsens to AQI 483 on Diwali, Many Areas Above 400
On Diwali, Delhi's air quality index (AQI) surged to 483, with several areas exceeding 400, indicating severe pollution. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) implemented Stage-3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) two days before Diwali due to worsening pollution. Areas like Bawana (AQI 446), Punjabi Bagh (449), and RK Puram (448) recorded severe pollution levels, while Anand Vihar and Narela were in the very poor category. Thick smog and low visibility caused concern among residents.
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