The air quality in Delhi reached ‘severe’ levels in areas like Punjabi Bagh, Wazirpur, and Ashok Vihar, days after Diwali. The overall AQI in the city was hazardous, with PM 2.5 levels exceeding the WHO-prescribed limit by 65 times. In Noida and Gurugram, the air quality also worsened, attributed to firecracker smoke and stubble burning…
During the Diwali festival in Andhra Pradesh, cities like Visakhapatnam, Rajamahendravaram, and Kakinada experienced poor air quality due to the high volume of fireworks. The Air Quality Index (AQI) scale indicated moderate to poor air quality in these areas, with PM10 levels ranging from 115 to 238. Additionally, noise levels recorded during the festival exceeded…
Delhi’s air quality worsened to “very poor” on Diwali, with levels expected to reach “severe” due to firecrackers. The city woke up to smog-filled skies, with Anand Vihar recording “severe” pollution. Last year saw clearer skies due to fewer stubble-burning incidents and rain. PM2.5 levels were high, posing health risks. Delhi has banned firecrackers, with…