2 days after Diwali, Delhi choked by thick smog; air quality remains ‘very poor’

Delhi choked on thick smog two days after Diwali, with air pollution levels soaring to ‘very poor’. AQI reached 345, with some areas hitting 380. Transport and industrial emissions are major contributors. Residents are reporting breathing issues and eye irritation, highlighting a persistent problem exacerbated by choices like firecrackers.