Diwali in Delhi has been marred by “severe” Air Quality Index (AQI) levels on Monday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Around Akshardham, the AQI was recorded at 411, while it was 352 near the Barapullah bridge.

The forecast for the next few days shows a continuing pattern, with air quality predicted to worsen and reach the "severe" level on Tuesday and Wednesday, which is the day after Diwali, according to PTI .

Meanwhile, on the eve of Diwali, Delhi’s air quality deteriorated significantly, with 24 out of 38 monitoring stations reporting pollution levels in the "very poor" category. Anand Vihar’s AQI surpassed 400, pushing it into the “severe” zone. The CPCB mentioned that the city’s AQI was 296 at 4 pm, categorising it as "poor." By 10 pm, the AQI had

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