Delhi Chokes On Diwali Smoke As AQI Hits 376, Severe Pollution Looms
New Delhi : As Delhiites stepped out to celebrate Diwali on Sunday evening, the familiar festivities of lights and firecrackers came with a haze of pollution, with the city's instantaneous Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 371 at 7 pm, in the 'very poor' category. Several social media users reported smelling smog and firecracker smoke in the air as celebrations gathered pace across the capital,…
New Delhi experienced a severe pollution situation on Diwali night as the Air Quality Index (AQI) hit 371 at 7 pm, classified as very poor. Social media users reported smelling smog and firecracker smoke, and air quality remained close to the severe threshold. Of the 59 monitoring stations, 19 were in the severe category, seven in the poor, and 33 in the very poor.
The highest AQI was recorded at Jahangirpuri at 460. The city's average AQI for the day was 376, also in the very poor category. Experts predict the air quality will worsen to severe on Monday due to vehicular emissions, peak stubble-burning season, and unfavorable meteorological conditions. Firecracker emissions and vehicular pollution were identified as the primary contributors to the deteriorating air quality.
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