Delhi Chokes: Post-Diwali Air Quality Nosedives

Delhi's air quality remains severely affected post-Diwali, with Anand Vihar recording the highest AQI of 428. The city's overall air quality is categorized as very poor due to slow wind speeds. Only six stations report poor air quality, while most others are in the very poor range.

Delhi's air quality plummeted into the 'very poor' category on Thursday morning, with Anand Vihar hitting severe levels.

Following Diwali festivities, the city's air pollution worsened significantly, with a sluggish wind speed exacerbating the situation.

The SAMEER app indicated that Anand Vihar's Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 428, making it the highest among all monitoring locations. Meanwhile, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded the city's AQI at 326 at 9 am, underscoring a grave environmental challenge.

(With inputs from agencies.)