Delhi's air quality deteriorates as firecracker ban is ignored during Diwali celebrations

hindustantimes.com

Delhi's air quality has worsened to the upper end of the "very poor" category, with levels of PM 2.5 reaching 31 times the safe limit. This decline is attributed to the violation of the firecracker ban during Diwali celebrations. As of Friday morning, the average air quality index (AQI) was 361, up from 328 the previous day. Last year's AQI on Diwali was significantly better at 218, indicating a notable deterioration this year. Pollution levels peaked at midnight, with PM 2.5 concentrations hitting 1,853 micrograms per cubic meter in some areas. The Central Pollution Control Board reported that stubble burning contributed significantly to the pollution, which is expected to remain high.


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