Delhi's air quality drops back to very poor after brief improvement

Delhi's air quality has dropped back into the "very poor" category after a brief improvement. The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) rose to 316 by 4 PM, up from 290 in the morning. Despite a ban on firecrackers during Diwali, the air quality did not reach the "severe" level due to favorable winds. However, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI above 400, while other areas remained in the "very poor" range. Neighboring regions like Ghaziabad also reported poor air quality, while Gurugram and Noida had slightly better conditions. The weather is expected to remain clear with temperatures around 34 degrees Celsius.