Dense smog has engulfed Delhi as air pollution levels surged following Diwali celebrations, with the AQI crossing the 400 mark in several areas. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on October 21, the AQI at India Gate stood at 342, falling under the "Severe" category, while areas near INA and AIIMS in RK Puram and Akshardham recorded 368 and 358, respectively, in the "Very Poor" range. Alarmingly, Shalimar Bagh and Jahangirpuri registered AQI levels of 407 and 408, indicating hazardous air quality. Videos shared by ANI show thick smog covering major parts of the city, prompting authorities to invoke GRAP-2 measures. Delhi Air Pollution: GRAP Stage-2 Curbs Imposed As Air Quality Plummets to ‘Very Poor’ in National Capital.

India Gate AQI Hits 342, Severe Pollution in Delhi

RK Puram Records 368 AQI, Air Quality ‘Very Poor’

Akshardham Records AQI at 358,

Delhi’s AQI in ‘Severe’ Zone After Diwali Celebrations

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