The air quality in Delhi has significantly deteriorated, reaching the "very poor" category in several areas even before the annual Diwali festival. According to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) near Akshardham was recorded at 369 this morning, placing it firmly in the "very poor" range.

Meanwhile, the air quality around India Gate was recorded at an AQI of 220 this morning, which is in the "poor" category.

Pollution Peaks At Major Monitoring Stations

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The air quality in Delhi has stayed in the 'very poor' category for the fourth running day. The 24-hour average AQI in the city was at 245, still under the 'poor' category. Yet, six stations in the capital showed readings that touched the 300-mark, s

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