Air quality deteriorated to hazardous levels in New Delhi on Wednesday as toxic smog blanketed India, leaving residents of the capital complaining of “apocalyptic” scenes. The crisis also affected neighbouring Pakistan,

A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levels

New Delhi: On Tuesday, air quality in Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 355, slightly down from Monday's 349. Some locations measured AQI levels exceeding 400, including Wazirpur (424) and Jahangirpuri (418), as reported by SAFAR-India.

Delhi residents are demanding action from authorities as the city's air quality remains in the 'very poor' range, two weeks after Diwali. Citizens report experiencing respiratory problems due to the heavy smog.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 355 as of 8 am today.

Forecasts show AQI should continue to remain very poor till at least Thursday, with no significant change in meteorological conditions likely

The weather forecast predicts clear skies during the day, with a maximum temperature likely reaching around 32 degrees Celsius.

The onset of the winter season in Delhi has been marked by a massive rise in air pollution, leaving locals struggling with health issues. Delhi's air pollution remained at high levels on Monday after its average AQI was reported at 352,