As the Diwali celebrations come to an end, several parts of north India witnessed thick layers of smog on Tuesday morning, with air quality levels plunging into the “poor” and “very poor” categories. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed a sharp rise in Air Quality Index (AQI) across major cities in Delhi, Rajasthan, and other states.

According to CPCB, the overall AQI in Rajasthan stood at 243 as of 8 am, falling under the poor category. Among the cities, Bhiwadi recorded the highest AQI at 318, while Ajmer Civil Lines reported 228, Kota 227, and Udaipur 220. Other cities, including Baran (207), Hanumangarh (253), Bikaner (231), and Churu (220), also reported poor air quality levels.

In Delhi, the situation is much worse,th several areas falling into the severe category

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