Air Quality Index 'severe' in Delhi after Diwali
Air Quality Index in most of the places in Delhi-NCR post Diwali celebrations has been recorded above 400, which falls under 'severe' category. Some places had AQI as high as 999, which is considered to be hazardous. Central Pollution Control Board has claimed that the pollution levels in the region are lower as compared to those recorded during Diwali 2016.