SaralnamaAir quality in North Indian cities remains poor after Diwali, while Himachal Pradesh's tourist spots enjoy clean air. Shimla's Air Quality Index (AQI) was 33 before Diwali and 57 on Diwali. Manali, Dharamshala, and other Himachal towns also had good AQI levels. In contrast, Delhi's Anand Vihar recorded a dangerous AQI of 427. Tourism businesses in Himachal are urging visitors to escape polluted cities. AQI measures pollutants like CO2, ozone, NO2, and particulate matter on a scale of 0-500. Higher AQI indicates more dangerous air. Hoteliers in Shimla and Manali are inviting tourists to enjoy fresh mountain air and avoid health risks from pollution. To check the AQI in your area, visit the Central Pollution Control Board website. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 19:28 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Air quality in North Indian cities remains poor after Diwali, while Himachal Pradesh's tourist spots enjoy clean air
- Shimla's Air Quality Index (AQI) was 33 before Diwali and 57 on Diwali
- Manali, Dharamshala, and other Himachal towns also had good AQI levels