Delhi authorities deployed anti-smog guns and monitoring teams on Tuesday as air quality deteriorated to very poor levels following Diwali celebrations. The Central Pollution Control Board reported an overall Air Quality Index of 400, but officials noted improvements compared to previous years. Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal said pollution readings dropped from 500 to 300 in several areas since last year.
Multiple Delhi neighborhoods recorded hazardous air quality measurements on Tuesday morning. Bawana reached 418, and Jahangirpuri hit 404 on the severity scale. Officials said they are preparing additional measures for the upcoming Chhath Puja festivities. The pollution control board classifies readings between 401 and 500 as severe, requiring immediate health precautions for residents.
Multiple Delhi neighborhoods recorded hazardous air quality measurements on Tuesday morning. Bawana reached 418, and Jahangirpuri hit 404 on the severity scale. Officials said they are preparing additional measures for the upcoming Chhath Puja festivities. The pollution control board classifies readings between 401 and 500 as severe, requiring immediate health precautions for residents.
