Delhi's air quality has deteriorated a day before Diwali, with the AQI in the national capital standing at 278 in the poor category. Anand Vihar recorded a severe AQI of 426. The haze-covered city, including iconic stretches like India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan, faces rising pollution just as green firecrackers have been permitted for two days of Diwali, potentially worsening the situation.
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Apart from bringing down temperatures, the rainfall also improved Delhi's air quality, which is usually at high pollution levels. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at a 'satisfactory' 61 at 9 am.
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