India, Oct. 21 -- The aftereffects of Diwali weren't limited to Delhi, as the financial capital of the country, Mumbai, also witnessed a significant dip in its air quality, which stood in the 'very poor' category, with a recording of 377 at 7 am on Tuesday.

The Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai - IITM monitoring station recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 377, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Follow Delhi AQI live updates

The slowed wind patterns and previous night's marathon of bursting firecrackers as caused Mumbai's AQI to plummet severely. Like other major cities, Mumbai also usually records a rise in the overall AQI after Diwali.

According to CPCB, the major cause of worsening AQI and pollution in t...