Delhi air quality stays very poor as city faces toxic smog after Diwali celebrations
Delhi's air quality remains in the 'very poor' category, with a morning AQI of 362 improving to 339 by afternoon. This follows Diwali celebrations, where firecrackers were used despite a citywide ban. A thick haze covered the city, contributing to ongoing air pollution concerns. Noise pollution also rose significantly during the Diwali festivities, according to local data. Despite fears of a shift to the 'severe' category due to firecracker use, the air quality did not worsen beyond 'very poor' levels.