From The New Indian Express
Center Owned by Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor' at 376, several areas record severe pollution
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India marked Diwali with festive decorations and fireworks, while firecracker use continued in Delhi despite restrictions, leading officials to warn that the air quality index would stay severe. Reports indicated cracker bursting in neighborhoods such as Pitampura, Burari, Mayur Vihar and Lutyens’ Delhi into late Sunday evening. The celebrations included homes adorned with lights and diyas, and shopkeepers displaying the lamps. Cricket captain Shubman Gill used social media on Sunday to send Diwali wishes to fans. The combination of celebration and ongoing firecracker activity contributed to concerns about worsening air quality in the capital.
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New Delhi: Despite restrictions, several parts of Delhi continued to witness cracker-bursting till late Sunday evening, November 8, as people celebrated Diwali, with reports of fireworks emerging from areas including Pitampura, Burari, Mayur Vihar and the posh Lutyens’ Delhi. Ahead of Diwali, the…
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Delhi's air quality was in the 'very poor' category on Sunday, but set to worsen after Diwali celebrations in the evening. The average Air Quality Index (AQI) for the day settled at 376 in the 'very poor' category as a thick layer of smog enveloped the city and reduced visibility. The air quality is…
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Delhi's air quality was in the 'very poor' category on Sunday, but set to worsen after Diwali celebrations in the evening. The average Air Quality Index (AQI) for the day settled at 376 in the 'very poor' category as a thick layer of smog enveloped the city and reduced visibility. The air quality is…
