Air quality in Indian capital Delhi worsens amid Diwali festivities
ANADOLUNEW DELHI Air quality in the Indian capital Delhi deteriorated on Monday as pollution levels rose amid the bursting of firecrackers during Diwali, the Hindu festival of ligh...
Delhi's air quality worsened on Monday as pollution levels spiked during Diwali celebrations, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. The Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'very poor' category, reaching 344 over the past 24 hours. Residents awoke to a smoggy morning with reduced visibility in several areas of the city.
Delhi experienced its most polluted Diwali in five years, with an average AQI of 376. Monitoring stations reported air quality ranging from 'very poor' to 'severe' across the capital, with one station recording an AQI of 413. Despite restrictions imposed by the Supreme Court, firecracker bursting continued until late Sunday night.
Authorities deployed anti-smog guns to combat the pollution. Factors contributing to the poor air quality included unfavorable weather conditions, vehicular emissions, Diwali festivities, and the peak stubble-burning season in neighboring states.
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