Firecrackers still Delhi’s top pollutant after Deepavali, IITM finds

Published 11 Nov 2026, 14:44 IST

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The contribution of firecrackers to the city's pollution levels was significantly higher on November 9, a day after Deepavali, before declining on November 11, the IITM models showed

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The contribution of firecrackers to the city's pollution levels was significantly higher on November 9, a day after Deepavali, before declining on November 11, the IITM models showed

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 11 Nov 2026, 12:02 IST

'Even if pollution increased on Diwali, it would eventually subside': UP CM Yogi

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39 minutes later
The Siasat Daily Center-Left Siasat Daily 11 Nov 2026, 12:41 IST

So what if pollution increased due to Diwali? It will subside: UP CM

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday, November 11, played down concerns over pollution caused by Diwali celebrations, saying it would subside and questioned why those raising the issue remain silent about people who had allegedly polluted the system through corruption…

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1 minute later
India Today Center-Right Living Media India 11 Nov 2026, 12:43 IST

Yogi Adityanath defends firecrackers during Diwali, calls out political opponents

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18 minutes later
The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 11 Nov 2026, 13:01 IST

UP CM Adityanath dismisses Diwali pollution concerns, says it will subside

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has defended Diwali firecracker celebrations, playing down concerns over the resulting rise in pollution. Saying the pollution would subside, he questioned why critics were not equally vocal about those who had allegedly polluted the system through…

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13 minutes later
Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group) 11 Nov 2026, 13:14 IST

Adityanath dismisses Diwali pollution concerns

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Wednesday played down concerns over pollution caused by Diwali celebrations, saying it would subside and questioned why those raising the issue remain silent about people who had allegedly polluted the system through corruption. Addressing a…

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1 minute later
The Assam Tribune Center Assam Tribune Group 11 Nov 2026, 13:15 IST

UP CM Yogi dismisses diwali air concerns; hits critics over corruption

Lucknow, Nov 11: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday played down concerns over post-Diwali pollution, saying it would subside, and questioned why those raising the issue remained silent about people who had allegedly polluted the system through corruption. Addressing a…

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13 minutes later
Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 13:29 IST

'What if pollution has increased? It will subside': UP CM Yogi Adityanath praises bursting of firecrackers during Diwali

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has praised the bursting of firecrackers during Diwali and dismissed concerns over pollution post the festivities, saying Diwali saying it would subside. He has sought to know why those raising the issue of pollution remained silent about people who had…

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1 minute later
The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 13:31 IST

‘Public health not a priority’: Pawan Khera questions Centre over removal of air pollution from panel agenda

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday questioned the Centre over the reported removal of air pollution from the revised agenda of a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs meeting, alleging that the government was not giving adequate priority to public health even as Delhi continued to…

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1 minute later
Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 11 Nov 2026, 13:32 IST

Outdated rules, missing readings: Why Delhi's Diwali pollution controversy is far from over | Explainer

Delhi pollution row intensifies after 45 stations show missing Diwali AQI readings. Know why CPCB's 2015 rules failed to capture peak pollution.

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8 minutes later
Hindustan Times Center HT Media 11 Nov 2026, 13:40 IST

‘Pollution will subside’: Yogi Adityanath backs Diwali firecracker use despite AQI spike

The chief minister’s remarks come against the backdrop of concerns in Lucknow and other parts of the state over the thick blanket of acrid smoke on Diwali night

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17 minutes later
ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group 11 Nov 2026, 13:57 IST

Diwali Debate: Yogi Adityanath Hits Back at Congress Over Pollution Remarks

The political debate over pollution and firecrackers during Diwali has intensified, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath responding to Congress leaders’ remarks on festival-related pollution. Congress leaders, including Imran Masood and Rashi Dalvi, had faced questions over their…

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10 minutes later
The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group 11 Nov 2026, 14:08 IST

‘Pollution will go away. Why worry?’ Yogi Adityanath on Diwali crackers

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10 minutes later
DT Next Center Daily Thanthi Group 11 Nov 2026, 14:18 IST

A toxic start to winter: Delhi-NCR's pre-Diwali PM2.5 touches 3-year high, says CSE

NEW DELHI: Delhi-NCR's early-winter air pollution has worsened this year, with the average PM2.5 concentration in the week preceding Diwali touching a three-year high, while vehicular emissions and regional pollution inflow continued to drive the toxic air, according to a new analysis by the Centre…

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15 minutes later
NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) 11 Nov 2026, 14:34 IST

Pakistan's Own Agency Busts Its 'Diwali Firework' Pollution Theory As AQI Crosses 600

The Pakistan report said the available evidence did not support attributing Lahore's poor air quality after Diwali to fireworks across the border.

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The Pioneer Center-Right The Pioneer 11 Nov 2026, 14:35 IST

"What if pollution has increased? It will subside": Yogi defends Diwali firecrackers

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday defended the bursting of firecrackers on Diwali and dismissed concern about the pollution it leaves behind, saying it would subside on its own. "So what if it has increased? It will subside as well. Why are you worried?" he said at a…

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The Hindu BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 11 Nov 2026, 14:36 IST

9 places in India more polluted than Delhi as city’s average AQI hovers around 300

Board says AQI above 500 shows same severe health risk; critics point to data gaps in high PM2.5 readings during recent nights

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4 minutes later
The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 14:41 IST

Watch | Delhi pollution: Why did air quality monitors fail on Diwali night?

While technical limitations may explain some of the missing data, there are concerns about transparency, inadequate infrastructure, and govt's intent, too

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2 minutes later
The Better India Center 11 Nov 2026, 14:43 IST

Delhi’s AQI Has Crossed 300. What Does It Mean for Your Balcony Garden?

As Delhi wakes up to another morning of polluted air, a layer of dust settles on cars, windows, and balcony railings. However, amid the haze, money plants continue to trail down walls , marigolds bloom in pots, and hibiscus plants put out fresh leaves. Their survival raises a question for anyone who…

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article 11 Nov 2026, 14:44 IST

Firecrackers still Delhi’s top pollutant after Deepavali, IITM finds

The contribution of firecrackers to the city's pollution levels was significantly higher on November 9, a day after Deepavali, before declining on November 11, the IITM models showed

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