New Delhi: Two days after Diwali fireworks, the air quality in Delhi and surrounding areas still falls in the 'very poor' category on Wednesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 345, as per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) at 5:30 am. Meanwhile, a day after the festival of lights, Delhi’s AQI was 351.
Last week, the Supreme Court lifted the ban on the sale and use of green firecrackers. The top court allowed the bursting of these firecrackers between 6:00 am and 7:00 am, and 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm, from October 18 to 21. However, on the night of Diwali, in several areas of the national capital territory (NCT), these rules were reportedly violated.
#WATCH | Delhi | The Air Quality Index (AQI) around Akshardham was recorded at 360, in the 'Very Poor' catego