Serious increase in air pollution after Diwali in New Delhi, again on top today

Air quality index reaches severe category in many areas of New Delhi - Photo: ANI

Following Diwali, air pollution in New Delhi, the capital of India, has intensified.


According to the news agency, the air quality index reached the critical category in many areas of New Delhi.


Air quality index was recorded at 420 in New Delhi today.


Apart from this, the city of Lahore in Pakistan ranks second in the world today in terms of air pollution.


Lahore's air quality index was recorded at 333, besides the Iraqi city of Baghdad ranked third in air pollution with an air quality index of 211 on Monday.


Karachi ranks fourth in the world for pollution, with an air quality score of 197.