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Delhi Pollution:  The air in Delhi has become toxic these days, with a thick layer of smog covering many parts of the city. People in the national capital are not expecting any relief from pollution in the coming days. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has remained in the "severe" category for several consecutive days.

The average AQI in Delhi was recorded at 352 on Wednesday evening, which further deteriorated to 366 this morning.

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AQI in different areas of Delhi (as per CPCB data)

Anand Vihar: 426
Ashok Vihar: 417
Alipur: 386
Bawana: 411
Burari Crossing: 377
Chandni Chowk: 301
Dwarka-Sector 8: 380
IGI Airport (T3): 358
ITO: 358
Jahangirpuri: 428
Lodhi Road: 171
Mundka: 417
NSIT Dwarka: 383
Najafgarh: 363
Narela: 383
Nehru Nagar: 386
New Moti Bagh: 390
North Campus, DU: 372
Patparganj: 391
Punjabi Bagh: 388
RK Puram: 378
Rohini: 405
Shadipur: 390
Sonia Vihar: 399
Vivek Vihar: 408
Wazirpur: 427

Despite concerns about high AQI levels, many across the capital are preparing to celebrate Chhath Puja. Delhi High Court on Wednesday denied permission to hold rituals at Yamuna Ghats owing to surging pollution in the river. The Delhi Government said it has earmarked over 1000 spots across the city to perform Chhath Puja, adding that all requisite arrangements have been made in this regard.

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Toxic foam was seen floating on the Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj, as pollution levels in the river remained high.

The emission from vehicles is playing the most significant role in Delhi pollution. Several measures were adopted to prevent pollution caused by vehicles in Delhi, but they all failed.

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