Delhi chokes after Deepavali as smog pushes air quality into ‘severe’ category

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Post-Deepavali smog pushed Delhi’s air quality into the severe category, with readings above AQI 400 at some monitoring stations. PM2.5 concentrations also rose to hazardous levels, well above World Health Organization guidelines.

A thick blanket of smog engulfed Delhi after Deepavali celebrations, with air quality deteriorating sharply across the capital. Several monitoring stations recorded severe pollution levels, with AQI crossing 400 in parts of the city. PM2.5 concentrations also surged to hazardous levels, far exceeding World Health Organisation guidelines.