HealthPhoto: Hindustan TimesDiwali Eve Firecrackers Cause Severe Air Pollution in Delhi
On Diwali morning, Delhi woke up to a toxic haze caused by firecrackers set off the previous day, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) to 383, near the 'severe' category. Twenty-four of 54 monitoring stations recorded 'severe' air quality, with Jahangirpuri at 450 and RK Puram at 448. The AQI is expected to remain severe on November 8 and 9. Certified green crackers were permitted for limited hours.
Hindustan Times··Delhi




