With Diwali approaching, Delhi's air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category for a fifth consecutive day on Saturday, i.e.. October 18, as the Air Quality Index (AQI )plunged to 268, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The poor air quality in Delhi comes as Diwali is barely two days away. Moreover, the AQI in the national capital is expected to plummet further.

The pollution impacted visibility across the city. On Friday, i.e., October 17, the AQI of Delhi was recorded 254; while on Thursday, it stood at 245; on Wednesday, it was recorded at 233; and on Tuesday, it was 211. Before that, Delhi's air remained in the ‘moderate’ category, according to the CPCB.

Ghaziabad's air quality worst

As per the data provided, Ghaziabad's air quality remained the worst on Saturday

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