HealthPhoto: NDTVDelhi Faces Severe Air Pollution During 2026 Diwali Festival
Delhi experienced severe air pollution during the 2026 Diwali festival, with the day recording the fourth highest PM2.5 concentration of the year at 257 µg/m³. The days before Diwali also ranked among the worst air quality days in 2026. Factors like firecrackers, vehicular pollution, construction dust, and stubble burning contributed to the crisis, reigniting debates on stricter regulations and green alternatives.
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