The air quality across Delhi and its adjoining areas continued to worsen on October 23, staying in the ‘very poor’ category, three days post Diwali . According to aqi.in, the average AQI recorded was at 325 at 5:30 am, with most of the recording stations showing readings in the red zone.

Thick smog was seen covering areas near Akshardham Temple, leading to reduced visibility on roads during the early morning hours. Most neighbourhoods in the capital registered AQIs between 300 and 400, whereas Anand Vihar was the most polluted area, touching an alarming 511 mark, entering the ‘severe’ zone.

Most polluted areas in Delhi

As per the latest data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) , the overall AQI in Delhi was 362 as of 6 am on Thursday, placing the city in the ‘very po

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