Delhi AQI plunges to ‘severe’ post-Diwali, doctors warn breathing air now is as harmful as smoking dozens of cigarettes

A day after Diwali, Delhi’s air quality plunged to “very poor” levels with PM2.5 and PM10 spiking across the city. Doctors warn that even short outdoor exposure can harm lung and heart health, urging children and the elderly to stay indoors.

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