The air quality in the National Capital Territory (NCR) remains heavily deteriorated three days after the Diwali celebrations. The average Air Quality Index (AQI) for Delhi on Thursday, October 23, was recorded at 325 at 5:30 am, comfortably establishing it in the 'Very Poor' zone.

Anand Vihar Crosses 'Severe' Mark

While a majority of the city areas posted an AQI of between 300 and 400 ('Very Poor'), it was severe in the Anand Vihar region. The AQI of Anand Vihar spiked to 511 at 5:30 am, taking it into the most dangerous 'Severe' category (401-500+).

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Visual reports from places such as the Akshardham temple showed a dense layer of smog enveloping the area in the morning hours, causing heavily poor visibility on the roads.

Advisory Issued Against High

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