Delhi's air quality ‘poor’ ahead of Diwali, smog blanket envelops city| Pics

The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the "poor" category on Saturday morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 260 at 9 am. A blanket of smog engulfed the city to make the situation worse.

Published on: Oct 22, 2022 2:49 PM IST

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Smog can be seen over Rashtrapati Bhavan. (ANI)

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This is the early morning scene at Kartavya Path. (ANI)

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Smog over Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO world heritage site located in the national capital. (ANI)

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Vehicles at the Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Setu amid smog. (ANI)

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In a bid to reduce vehicular pollution, the Delhi Government also announced the 'Red Light On Gaadi Off' campaign. (ANI)

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The Delhi government has banned the production, storage, sale, and bursting of crackers this year as well as fines and jail terms in case of violation in a bid to control air pollution. (ANI)

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CRPF personnel can be seen cycling at Kartavya Path near India Gate. (ANI)