Delhi recorded an average AQI of 376 in the 'very poor' category on Diwali, with Jahangirpuri registering the worst reading of 460. Firecracker smoke, vehicular emissions and stubble burning added to pollution levels. The Air Quality Early Warning System forecast that the capital's air quality could enter the 'severe' category from Monday.
Smog covered New Delhi after Diwali celebrations, with firecrackers adding to pollution, WJXT and Al Jazeera reported. The Hindu said the city’s average air quality index was in the “very poor” category, while Free Press Journal reported the same reading and said Jahangirpuri had the worst level. The Hindu’s description gave a higher peak reading for that area than Free Press Journal. Al Jazeera reported severe air quality on Monday; other reports described conditions as very poor or close to severe.
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