Air quality worsens in Indian cities after Diwali with Karnala topping the list
Air quality has worsened in many Indian cities following Diwali celebrations. Karnala, Haryana, has the worst air quality with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 471, classified as hazardous. Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, follows with an AQI of 421. Delhi ranks 10th on the list with an AQI of 396, despite a firecracker ban. Ambala, Haryana, is 9th with an AQI of 405. Other cities in Uttar Pradesh also report hazardous levels of pollution. The poor air quality extends beyond these cities, affecting major areas like Chennai and Mumbai. Reports indicate significant pollution levels nationwide, raising concerns about health impacts after the festival.