Dense smog blankets Delhi regions, with CPCB reporting ‘Severe’ air quality. AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal urges citizens to avoid firecrackers for Diwali. Environment Minister Gopal Rai enforces firecracker ban, urging strict action against violations, highlighting ongoing illegal sales despite restrictions.00 am, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Anand Vihar was recorded at 419. In Aya Nagar, the AQI was 308, while Jahangirpuri saw an AQI of 395, and Dwarka reached 359, all in the ‘Very Poor’ category.