A day after Diwali celebrations, Delhi woke up to a suffocating haze with pollution levels reaching hazardous levels across the city. The Air Quality Index (AQI) touched an alarming 1,214 in Connaught Place and 1,027 in Defence Colony, making the capital's air unbreathable. Despite the Supreme Court allowing only green crackers this year, the air turned toxic overnight. While the Delhi government blamed Punjab for stubble burning, the BJP hit back, accusing AAP of concealing data. The post-Diwali smog once again highlighted the city's annual pollution crisis, turning the festival of lights into a health hazard.
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