Diwali, Delhi

Delhi gasps: Worst Diwali air quality since 2022
Every year during Diwali a defiance of the Delhi government’s blanket firecracker ban deteriorates the air quality in the capital.
New Delhi’s air quality plunges into ‘severe’ category a day after Diwali
(AP Video: Shonal Ganguly and Manish Swarup) A man wears a face mask as he jogs in the early morning smog, the day after the Hindu festival Diwali, in New Delhi, India, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) A commuter rides in the early morning ...
Delhi air quality remains ‘very poor’ post Diwali; farm fire fuels rising pollution: CSE report
Delhi's PM2.5 levels hit a peak by midnight on Diwali this year, which was 13% higher than the peaks observed last year and in 2022, a recent analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) showed. “The Diwali night this year had higher nitrogen ...
Delhi air turns ‘very poor’ ahead of Diwali as residents complain of respiratory problems
Prolonged exposure to “very poor” air can cause discomfort and respiratory problems. It can also provoke skin and eye irritation, and contribute to serious health conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, emphysema, and cancer.
Delhi air quality remains 'very poor', thick layer of smog engulfs city
The air quality in Delhi has reached concerning levels, with Anand Vihar recording an AQI of 427, the highest in the city.
SC expresses concern over Delhi's pollution level on Diwali, says firecracker ban hardly implemented
Expressing serious concern over high pollution levels in Delhi during Diwali festival, the Supreme Court took exception to ...
Diwali firecracker ban defiance makes Delhi world's most polluted city
New Delhi topped global pollution charts on Friday, partly due to revellers defying a ban on firecrackers to celebrate Diwali ...
Air pollution: SC asks Delhi govt why firecracker ban not implemented during Diwali, sends notice
The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the Delhi government for failing to implement strict measures to curb air pollution ...
How high temperatures and strong winds helped Delhi breathe a bit easier this Diwali
People burst firecrackers during the Diwali festival celebrations, in New Delhi, Thursday night, October 31, 2024. PTI ...
Delhi Air Worst in country: Days after Diwali, AQI hovers near ‘severe’ category
Ending the brief respite after Diwali, Delhi saw its 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) hover around the ‘severe’ ...
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SC asks Delhi govt, police to respond on steps taken to enforce cracker ban on Diwali
Taking a strong exception to Delhi's high pollution levels during Diwali, the Supreme Court on Monday sought to know from ...
Toxic smog cloaks New Delhi a day after Diwali festival
A thick layer of toxic smog cloaked India’s capital on Friday as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu ...
Pakistan shuts down schools as AQI becomes 3x worse than Delhi on Diwali
This level is over three times worse than the pollution typically recorded in New Delhi, India, during Diwali — a ...
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Delhi Chokes: Smog, Severe AQI, and Unheeded Firecracker Ban Raise Alarms
Delhi's air quality remains in the 'very poor' category, with some areas marking 'severe' AQI levels. The ineffectiveness of ...