Air Quality in New Delhi , Worsened After Diwali, Festival Celebrations.
Last month, fireworks lit up the skies
of India as the nation celebrated one of
the most important Hindu festivals, Diwali.
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NBC reports that in New Delhi, already the world's most
polluted capital, the generally poor air quality is
made even worse by the annual Diwali celebrations.
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In the first week of November, air quality in New Delhi was at 472, high enough to impact healthy individuals, while having a serious affect on anyone with existing conditions.
In the first week of November, air quality in New Delhi was at 472, high enough to impact healthy individuals, while having a serious affect on anyone with existing conditions.
According to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee,
some areas of the city saw air quality index
numbers exceeding 800.
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NBC spoke with a student at Delhi University,
Garima Sudhan, who was impacted by
the aftermath of the Diwali celebrations.
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It was difficult to breathe
after Diwali, even indoors, Garima Sudhan, Student at Delhi University, via NBC.
I believe with such a high level
of pollution in the city, it is becoming
hard to stay mentally calm.
, Garima Sudhan, Student at Delhi University, via NBC.
I usually try to go home because of the
fear of pollution in the city post-Diwali.
But it gets worse every passing year, Garima Sudhan, Student at Delhi University, via NBC.
Officials in Delhi had banned fireworks in the city
ahead of the holiday, with punishments as severe
as six months in prison for their unauthorized use.
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Officials in Delhi had banned fireworks in the city
ahead of the holiday, with punishments as severe
as six months in prison for their unauthorized use.
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However, NBC reports that sales in the surrounding region swelled in anticipation ahead of the first Diwali since COVID restrictions have been lifted.
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Post-Diwali, Delhi's air quality plunged to "very poor" with an AQI of 361, significantly worse than last year's 218. RK Puram recorded the highest at 398, followed by other areas exceeding 395. Despite a firecracker ban, widespread violations were reported across the city, with visible residue. The situation was exacerbated by unfavorable weather conditions, stubble burning, and vehicular emissions.
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