It's that time of the year! Delhi AQI worsens to 'severe' from 'very poor' amid Diwali dazzle

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'severe' category on the Diwali eve, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching alarming levels. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to mitigate the pollution crisis.