{
  "id": 19244342,
  "title": "Air quality in Indian capital Delhi worsens amid Diwali festivities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/air-quality-in-indian-capital-delhi-worsens-amid-diwali-festivities",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T23:48:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/263447/world/air-quality-in-indian-capital-delhi-worsens-amid-diwali-festivities"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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...",
  "key_points": [
    "Delhi's air quality worsened during Diwali celebrations.",
    "AQI reached 344, classified as 'very poor'.",
    "Firecracker bursting continued despite Supreme Court restrictions."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The persistent disregard for judicial restrictions on firecrackers during the festive season exacerbates the seasonal convergence of stubble burning and vehicular emissions to create hazardous breathing conditions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Supreme Court seeks answers from Delhi, three states on vehicle pollution control measures",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/supreme-court-seeks-answers-from-delhi-three-states-on-vehicle",
        "published": "2026-11-10T02:09:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "14 complaints, 74 alerts: Inside Delhi’s pollution control war room after Diwali",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/14-complaints-74-alerts-inside-delhis-pollution-control-war-room",
        "published": "2026-11-10T02:30:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}