New Delhi: The capital is raring for Diwali celebrations this weekend. The permission for bursting green firecrackers, this Diwali, has added zing to the excitement and festive mood. However, the dipping air quality ahead of the festival is threatening to play spoiler.

Air quality in the capital as well as the National Capital Region (NCR) has fallen to the ‘very poor’ category, creating concerns for both the public and the administration.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) was measured at 367 this morning.

Many parts of the Delhi-NCR region registered air quality below substandard levels this morning. Ghaziabad remained the most polluted city, followed by Noida and Delhi.

In Ghaziabad, the AQI reached 301, which is considered “very po

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