Visakhapatnam recorded an AQI of 264 after Deepavali 2026, the worst among monitored Andhra Pradesh cities, as firecracker emissions increased air pollution. Visakhapatnam experienced a significant deterioration in air quality following Deepavali celebrations on November 8. According to the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB), the city's Air Quality Index reached 264 on November 9, placing it in the 'poor' category.