Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 03:34am on 13 Nov 2023,Monday Weather & Environment
Despite a firecracker ban, Delhi faced a hazardous post-Diwali smog, with AQI levels skyrocketing, hitting an alarming 999 at India Gate. The city's initial relief on Diwali, marked by an AQI of 218, vanished as widespread firecracker use intensified pollution. Previous rain had temporarily improved air quality, but the illegal celebrations wiped out those gains. The situation underscores the city's ongoing struggle with deteriorating air quality, raising concerns about public health. Delhi's battle against pollution persists, with the aftermath of Diwali serving as a stark reminder of the challenges in curbing environmental degradation. [ photo courtesy: NDTV/X ]
