Delhi’s Post-Diwali Air Turns Poisonous, AQI Hits 999 in Parts of City
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Oct 22, 2025, 24:38 IST | Updated: Oct 22, 2025, 24:38 IST
#Gravitas | Just hours after Diwali celebrations ended, residents of New Delhi woke up to a toxic haze blanketing the city. The Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to an alarming 999 in several areas — far beyond the “hazardous” level. Firecrackers, stubble burning, and low wind speeds have once again turned Delhi’s air into a health emergency. How bad is the situation? Who’s responsible? And will anything change? Watch our full report from the ground.
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