Delhi aqi 999: Amid the annual deterioration

Amid the annual deterioration of air quality in the national capital, screenshots and videos claiming that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and its surrounding areas has reached 999 and above have gone viral on social media, particularly following the Diwali festival. Delhi pollution: The worst air quality was recorded in Delhi's Anand Vihar area. Anand Vihar recorded 'hazardous' air quality with an AQI of 999. An AQI of 999 means hazardous pollutants in the air, including particulate matter and Carbon Monoxide, have increased to appalling proportions. Even healthy people can develop respiratory issues when air quality plunges to the ‘severe’ category. But what makes Delhi’s Anand Vihar so vulnerable? Anand Vihar, Delhi Air Pollution: Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) Anand Vihar, Delhi Iti Shahdra, Jhilmil Industrial Area, Delhi Mother Dairy Plant, Parparganj, Delhi