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Delhi's Air Quality Plummets to 441 AQI After Diwali Fireworks
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 07:47 AM
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Monday morning saw Delhi and NCR hit severe air pollution levels, with an average AQI of 366 and peaks above 400, the highest at 449 in Sonia Vihar.
Monday morning, the air over Delhi and the National Capital Region was heavily polluted following Diwali fireworks. The average Air Quality Index (AQI) across the city was 366, while 15 monitoring stations recorded values exceeding 400. Sonia Vihar registered the highest reading at 449. Thick smog and fog reduced visibility in several areas, making travel difficult. Authorities urged residents to stay indoors and use air purifiers.