Delhi’s AQI remains ‘poor’ after celebrating Diwali by busting firecrackers

Just a day after people celebrated Diwali by busting crackers across Delhi-NCR, a thick layer of smog has now covered the entire city and its neighbouring areas, contributing to the already deteriorating air quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI) at many places in Delhi-NCR continued to be in the poor category today (November 13).

Delhi’s AQI remained in the ‘severe’ or ‘severe plus’ category for the past several days, however following an intermittent rainfall on Friday, the average AQI slipped into the ‘poor category.’

#WATCH | Air Quality in Delhi deteriorates to 'Poor' category, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

(Visuals around the Lodhi Road area, shot at 5:54 am) pic.twitter.com/kZn17zZGIn

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2023

Delhi’s AQI today:

The air quality across the national capital continues to be in the 'poor' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The AQI in Anand Vihar stands at 296, 290 in RK Puram, 280 in Punjabi Bagh, and 263 in ITO on Monday.

Air quality across Delhi continues to be in the 'Poor' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

AQI in Anand Vihar at 296, in RK Puram at 290, in Punjabi Bagh at 280 and in ITO at 263 pic.twitter.com/z0GRhqSqgR

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2023

Notably, Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government has imposed a complete ban on firecrackers. In the wake of the pollution situation, the government even considered the idea of 'artificial rain' to tackle the foul air in the city, until sudden rainfall brought a major respite, lowering the pollution level. However, Delhiites are now breathing toxic air quality amid bursting firecrackers.