Delhi’s air quality deteriorated further on Friday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) rising from 233 to 240, marking the third consecutive day of ‘poor’ air quality, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The air quality in the surrouning areas alsp worsened with Faridabad’s AQI rising from 112 to 158, Gurugram from 141 to 150, Ghaziabad from 161 to 165, Greater Noida from 141 to 148, and Noida from 142 to 145. Across most parts of Delhi, AQI levels hovered between 200 and 300, reflecting moderate to poor air quality as the city braces for the winter pollution season.

The Supreme Court recently allowed the sale and bursting of eco-friendly firecrackers during Diwali, even as pollution levels remain a cause for concern.

To tackle seasonal pollution spikes, the Delhi gov

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