As per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 39 stations in the city stood at 329 (very poor) at 7 am. Anand Vihar recorded the worst AQI at 419 under the "severe" category.

Delhi air pollution: The AQI level at Anand Vihar was recorded at 419 and remained in the 'severe' category and the air quality remained 'very poor' in several areas like Alipur, Ashok Vihar, Aya Nagar, Bawana, Burari, Dwarka, IGI Airport (T3),

The city's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 307 at 4 pm, up from 268 on Tuesday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

November 1, the day after Diwali, will present more favourable meteorological conditions for dispersing pollutants. With expected high daytime temperatures reaching around 35 degrees Celsius and night temperatures at about 20 degrees, there is potential for aiding the dispersion of particulate matter.

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to

The air quality in Delhi plunged to the "very poor" category on Thursday morning, with a thick layer of smog covering parts of the city as residents in the national capital prepare to celebrate Diwali today. As per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi's Anand Vihar stood at 542 (Severe) at 11 am.

Police will also be deployed in civil dress seeing that the ban on crackers is followed. On October 14, the Delhi government imposed a ban on production, storage, sale and use of firecrackers across the city, effective till January 1.

Hindu festival of lights is celebrated Thursday

Earlier, Aam Aadmi Party had blamed Uttar Pradesh buses for pollution in Delhi, and now it seems, they are ready to blame Hindu festival Diwali. | OpIndia News

SRINAGAR, Oct 30: Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Marshal A P Singh on Wednesday visited Jammu and some of the forward locations where the air warriors

As India gears up for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, people are divided over whether they should celebrate by setting off firecrackers, which worsen the country’s chronic air pollution.

Jammu, Oct 30: Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Marshal A P Singh on Wednesday visited Jammu and some of the forward locations where the air warriors of

As many as 377 teams of Delhi Police and government officials have been deployed to ensure blanket ban on sale and purchase of fire crackers in the city on Diwali.

This Diwali, while celebrating the Festival of Lights, it's vital to consider the health risks of firecrackers and opt for eco-friendly alternatives to ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration.

Rise in air pollution in Delhi on Deepavali eve, with AQI levels reaching 'very poor' and potential 'severe' levels.

Delhi's air quality worsens on Deepavali, with AQI at 330, prompting strict measures to curb pollution levels.