Stubble burning continues unabated in Punjab as Delhi-NCR chokes under smog, 308 incidents reported

A thick layer of smog blanketed Delhi on Tuesday morning, the day after Diwali, leaving residents gasping for breath. The city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 350 at 8 am, firmly in the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Several monitoring stations in areas like Anand Vihar (AQI 360), Delhi University (363), and Dilshad Garden (357) reported alarming pollution levels.

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