From The Economic Times
Center-Right Owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co.Mumbai records 137 firecracker-induced blazes on Diwali, highest single-day tally in years
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Located about 30 km from Delhi, the UP town of Loni has been reported as one of the world’s most polluted locations. Over the past twelve months it recorded an average PM2.5 concentration of 112.5 µg per cubic metre, more than twenty‑two times the World Health Organization’s recommended annual limit of five µg/m³. Official data for 2026 shows that the decline in air quality began in the first week of November, before Diwali, which fell on Sunday 8 November because of Adhik Maas. This suggests that factors other than the festival contributed to the worsening pollution.
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Mumbai has witnessed a surge in fire incidents this Diwali, recording an alarming 137 firecracker-induced blazes on Sunday, in which two women suffered injuries, officials said on Monday. According to data shared by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the single-day tally surpassed the…
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Mumbai experienced a significant increase in firecracker-related incidents during Diwali as 137 fires occurred. This year's count exceeded the total recorded in previous years, highlighting a worrying trend. Two women were injured amid the surge of fire incidents reported by the Brihanmumbai…
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Mumbai experienced a significant increase in firecracker-related incidents during Diwali as 137 fires occurred. This year's count exceeded the total recorded in previous years, highlighting a worrying trend. Two women were injured amid the surge of fire incidents reported by the Brihanmumbai…
