Delhi's Post-Diwali AQI Hits 386 As Pollution Levels Soar

Delhi recorded a severe post-Diwali air quality index of 386 as firecracker emissions worsened the city's existing pollution burden. Several monitoring stations across the national capital reported hazardous levels of pollutants in the atmosphere. The spike highlights the ongoing seasonal challenge of managing severe air pollution in major urban centres. Public health officials continue to monitor the situation closely as smog blankets the region.