HealthPhoto: The HinduHyderabad Air Quality Remains Hazardous After Deepavali Celebrations
Hyderabad experienced hazardous air quality on November 9, 2026, following Deepavali celebrations that lasted until 3 a.m. Areas like Banjara Hills and Srinagar Colony saw particulate matter 2.5 levels reach 392 μg/m³ by 9:30 p.m., with an average AQI of 509. Ravi Colony near Masjid Banda recorded an AQI of 995 due to continuous cracker bursts. Delhi also faced severe air pollution with AQI at 404 post-Deepavali.
The Hindu··Hyderabad



