India: Delhi chokes on most polluted Diwali eve in 10 years
Delhi was ranked as the world's most polluted major city on the eve of Diwali. Delhi's air pollution is expected to get worse in the coming days. DW has more.
Delhi woke up to hazardous smog on Sunday morning, with visibility severely compromised, marking the worst pre-Diwali air quality in a decade. A Swiss air quality monitoring group had previously declared Delhi the world's most polluted major city, recording an air quality index of 201, categorized as "very unhealthy." The forecast for Sunday predicted the air quality would deteriorate further, exacerbated by the festivities of Diwali, which involve widespread burning of firecrackers.
Vehicular emissions and stubble burning in neighboring states also significantly contribute to Delhi's air pollution. The government had already instituted measures to mitigate the impact, including online classes for students and remote work recommendations.
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