Delhi air quality remains ‘very poor’, nearly ‘severe’ in several areas

What happened: Delhi air quality stayed in the "very poor" category on Tuesday, two days after Diwali, with several areas near "severe" levels. Key numbers: Average AQI 307 at 7.05 am (CPCB Sameer app). 29 of 56 active stations "very poor." Highest readings: Chandni Chowk and Pusa at 395, Jaffarpur at 382, Commonwealth Sports Complex at 380. Why it matters: The readings show pollution persisting across most monitoring stations after the festivities, with private monitors classifying the city average as "hazardous.

Delhi air quality stayed in the "very poor" category on Tuesday, two days after Diwali, with several areas near "severe" levels.

The readings show pollution persisting across most monitoring stations after the festivities, with private monitors classifying the city average as "hazardous.