Smoggy skyline of Delhi with poor air quality

Delhi air quality deteriorates to very poor as firework restrictions begin

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Delhi's air quality index reached 377 on Wednesday morning, placing it in the 'very poor' category. This decline in air quality comes as firework restrictions are being enforced ahead of the Diwali festival.

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