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New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) Over 7,500 challans were issued for vehicular pollution in the last 24 hours in Delhi, while 2,300 kilometres of road was mechanically swept, according to official data.

Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) on Tuesday stood at 291, compared to 381 in 2024, 415 in 2023, 447 in 2022, 382 in 2021, 343 in 2020, and 407 in 2019 – marking an improved AQI for this date in seven years, the Delhi government said in a statement.

Despite geographical challenges, Parali burning in neighbouring states, construction activities, increased vehicle registrations, and the ‘Green Diwali’ celebrations, Delhi has seen better air quality compared to previous years through consistent and scientific interventions, it added.

According to data shared by the government,

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