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

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

What's behind this

According to IITM modelling, firecrackers remained Delhi’s leading source of pollution the day after Deepavali, with their contribution peaking on November 9 and falling by November 11. The city’s average AQI has been reported around 300, while pre‑Diwali PM2.5 levels reached a three‑year high, driven by vehicular emissions and regional inflow. Air‑quality monitors reportedly failed on Diwali night, prompting questions about data transparency and infrastructure. The issue has sparked political debate, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath responding to Congress criticism over festival‑related pollution.

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  • left · 5 outlets

    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…

    Deccan Herald

  • center · 8 outlets

    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…

    The Assam Tribune

  • right · 6 outlets

    Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 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…

    The Pioneer

RSS excerpt

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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  3. OpIndia Right Aadhyaasi Media and Content Services Pvt. Ltd.

    Left liberals who remained silent on poor AQI before Diwali turn environmental ‘activists’ on Hindu festival: Exposing their hypocrisy and selective outrage

    The narrative that Diwali alone pushed Delhi into a pollution emergency collapses under the weight of official data for 2026. Diwali this year fell on Sunday, 8 November, because of Adhik Maas. But the air quality had already begun its precipitous decline in the first week of November.

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  5. The Morung Express Center

    ‘Stop making Diwali firecrackers villains for Delhi’s pollution’, CTI seeks focus on stubble burning

    New Delhi, November 10 (IANS): The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged authorities to stop holding Diwali firecrackers solely responsible for Delhi’s air pollution, arguing that the issue requires year-round scientific and balanced measures rather than selective restrictions that affect…

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  19. The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    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…

    Compare on Varta → Read at The Economic Times ↗
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  25. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    'So what if pollution has increased': CM Yogi Adityanath defends Diwali firecrackers

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

    Compare on Varta → Read at The New Indian Express ↗
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  27. Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.

    '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…

    Compare on Varta → Read at Deccan Herald ↗
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  41. NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article

    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.

    Read at NDTV ↗
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