Air pollution in Delhi has surged sharply just two days before Diwali, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing 350 in several areas of the capital.

According to the CPCB, the AQI was recorded at 367 at 8 am on Saturday, with Anand Vihar reaching 370, Akshardham 369, Wazirpur 328, and Jahangirpuri 324.

In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-I) in Delhi-NCR after AQI levels touched 211.

Under GRAP-I, 27 preventive measures are being enforced, including the use of anti-smog guns, water sprinkling, and dust control in construction and road repair activities.

Pulmonologist Dr. Sharad Joshi from Ghaziabad advised residents to wear N95 or double surgical masks when outdoors to protect against harmful air pollutants

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