The National Capital Delhi woke up to a dense toxic haze for second straight day following Diwali celebrations, with pollution levels worsening as the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the "very poor" category.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's AQI stood at 342 on Wednesday, October 22, while several parts of the city touched the "severe" mark during the night, as per India Today.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has consequently enforced the Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the Delhi-NCR region, as per News18.

GRAP stage 2 in effect

Stage 2 of GRAP mandates intensified dust control, checks on vehicular emissions, restrictions on the movement of highly pollution vehicles, and a ban on open burning of waste and bio

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