While Delhi-NCR rings in Diwali, the city is getting choked with hazardous air pollution under GRAP 2 restrictions. Actor Vaani Kapoor, celebrating the festival with her family in the city, shared her concerns about the AQI on Instagram Story on Tuesday.

In her Instagram Stories, Vaani wrote, “Woke up to Delhi's AQI touching 447, one of the highest in the world today. Maybe next year, we find a way to celebrate without dimming the air we breathe.”

Delhi’s AQI of 447 falls under the ‘severe’ category, which affects even healthy individuals and seriously impacts those with existing illnesses. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, an AQI between 401-500 is considered severe, while Stage 2 of the GRAP plan imposes strict anti-pollution measures to curb further deterioration.

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