Delhi AQI: Air quality remains in 'very poor' category

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The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi, as per SAFAR-India (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research), was recorded at 276 on Thursday morning.

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On Friday a day after the Diwali celebration, the city's air quality was recorded in the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board..
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Most areas in the capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) over 350, raising health concerns for residents.
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The air quality deteriorated further on Diwali night, with PM2.5 levels rising sharply, creating hazardous conditions for respiratory health.
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At 9 pm, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 327 including at Alipur and Anand Vihar.
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