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 ...
New Delhi air quality reached 'severe' and hazardous levels after Diwali
A thick layer of toxic smog cloaked India's capital on Friday as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushed air pollution to hazardous levels.
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 asked the Delhi government and Police Commissioner of Delhi to file affidavits about steps taken to enforce ...
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’ ...
Diwali firecrackers leave New Delhi shrouded in toxic smog
A thick layer of toxic smog cloaked India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival ...
Delhi pollution: City hospitals see surge in patients with respiratory issues
Delhi experienced a spike in pollution levels following Diwali, and conditions have continued to deteriorate with the AQI edging closer to the severe zone in some areas on Tuesday Amid worsening ...
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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 ...