Delhi chokes on post-Diwali smog, air quality dips to 'very poor' levels
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Residents of the national capital woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Wednesday morning, as Delhi's air quality took a severe hit following Diwali celebrations. At 5:30 a.m., the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 345, falling in the 'very poor' category, as per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).