As Diwali Draws Near, How Much Bad Air Delhi Is Breathing?

As Diwali is inching closer, the air pollution in Delhi is worsening causing trouble to city residents.

The pollution levels remain grim despite the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoking stage two of the anti-pollution plan GRAP.

The national capital's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Thursday as per the latest available data.

The air quality index (AQI) was 336 at 7.30 a.m., according to Central Pollution Control Board data (CPCB).

Various monitoring stations across the national capital recorded the air quality in the 'very poor' category -- between 301 and 400.

During the day, the air quality might drop to the 'severe' category at places where the AQI is near 400.

Delhi LG VK Saxena expressed his concern over air pollution in the capital and wrote to CM Atishi, criticising her for offering no solutions to the pollution problem. (All Photos: ANI)