Delhi’s air quality continued to deteriorate on Saturday, marking the fifth consecutive day of “poor” air, with forecasts warning that the AQI may soon reach “severe” levels.

Experts have attributed the worsening situation to unfavourable weather conditions and the expected bursting of firecrackers during Diwali.

Air Quality Continues to Worsen

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the 24-hour average AQI on Saturday was 268, higher than the readings of 254 on Friday and 245 on Thursday.

The Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) predicted that air quality will decline further, possibly touching the “severe” category by Tuesday.

The AQEWS bulletin said,

“Air quality is expected to remain in the upper end of the poor category on Sunday and the very poor category o

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