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Post-Diwali smog pushes Delhi air quality to 'very poor'; other cities also affected

A thick layer of smog covered parts of Delhi on Friday, the day after Diwali, pushing the city's air quality into the very poor category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Most areas in the capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) over 350, raising health concerns for residents. At around 7:00 a.m., Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, Aya Nagar at 352, Jahangirpuri at 390, and Dwarka at 376.