Toxic smog lingers over Delhi, keeping AQI in ‘Very Poor’ range

Delhi Air Quality: Following Diwali, Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" range, with a daily AQI reading of 362 on Friday morning, attributed to high firecracker usage despite an official ban. While favorable winds helped avoid a "severe" AQI rating, authorities reported significant noise pollution, fire-related incidents, and hundreds of burn injuries. Experts cite gaps in enforcement and easy access to firecrackers as contributing factors.