Thick Smog Blankets Delhi on Deepavali, AQI Severe at 20 Stations
On Deepavali night, Delhi was covered by a thick smoky haze, causing severe air pollution at 20 monitoring stations. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 371 by 10 p.m., with some areas like Jahangirpuri and Rohini recording AQI levels above 440. The smoke from firecrackers reduced visibility and caused breathing difficulties despite restrictions on bursting crackers.
The Hindu··Delhi


