The Supreme Court criticized the Delhi government for not effectively enforcing the firecracker ban to reduce air pollution after Diwali. The court noted that pollution levels were at an all-time high and urged the government to show the implementation of the ban. This is an ongoing situation, and more information will be provided as it…
Despite a ban on firecrackers, people in Delhi celebrated Diwali by bursting firecrackers in various neighborhoods, leading to a spike in pollution levels. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 327, with many areas experiencing “very poor” air quality. Last year, Delhi had clearer skies and better air quality on Diwali. The city government had implemented…
New Delhi was declared the most polluted city in the world after people defied a ban on firecrackers during Diwali celebrations, leading to hazardous levels of air pollution. The smog engulfed the city, affecting the air quality index and pushing it into the hazardous category. Despite government efforts to enforce the ban on firecrackers, there…
On Diwali night in Delhi, despite a ban on firecrackers, the sky was filled with fireworks in various neighborhoods. The Air Quality Index (AQI) at 9 pm was at a high level of 327, with many areas showing very poor air quality. This was the worst air quality recorded on Diwali in the last three…