Several parts of Haryana reported air quality indices in the 'poor' and 'very poor' categories on Monday (November 13), a day after Deepavali, while it was mostly 'poor' in parts of neighbouring Punjab.
The average air quality recorded in both States was in the 'satisfactory' or the 'moderate' category at 4 p.m. on Sunday, but it showed signs of deterioration on Monday.
According to Central Pollution Control Board data updated at 9 a.m. on Monday, some areas in Faridabad and Gurugram recorded their air quality indices above 300.
