As Delhi struggles with severe air pollution after Diwali, many cities across India continue to breathe clean and fresh air. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the capital has stayed in the 'very poor' category.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in RK Puram, south-west Delhi, was 380 at 7:00 AM today — firmly in the 'very poor' range. Anand Vihar also recorded a similar level at 355.

Other areas showed equally worrying figures: Ashok Vihar (355), Bawana (376), Dwarka Sector 8 (353), ITO (362), and Nehru Nagar (394). In Chandni Chowk, the AQI stood at 332, while Akshardham recorded 360 — all within the 'very poor' bracket.

A day after Diwali, Delhi’s overall AQI was 351 at 4:00 PM, showing no major improvement. Bawana was the worst affected, with an AQI of 424,

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