New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) With the city's air quality remaining in the "poor" category, Delhiites are rushing to stock up on air purifiers and masks, leading to a 60–70 per cent jump in sales, traders said.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 354 on Wednesday, the highest so far this season, up from 351 on Tuesday and 345 on Monday.

With pollution levels worsening since the beginning of October, electronics stores across the city have reported a sharp rise in customer interest and sales of air purifiers.

"At least two to three customers visit us daily to purchase purifiers and we receive around 20-plus phone inquiries every day," said a salesperson at Chroma Odeon in Connaught Place, adding that their air purifier sales hav

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