Smog and firecrackers push New Delhi’s air quality to severe levels
New Delhi’s air quality has plunged to severe levels, Al Jazeera English reported, as smog and Diwali firecrackers combine to cloud the city.
New Delhi’s air quality has plunged to severe levels, Al Jazeera English reported, as smog and Diwali firecrackers combine to cloud the city. The deterioration has placed more than 30 million residents at heightened health risk. Officials warned that the dense haze reduces visibility and makes breathing difficult for many, especially vulnerable groups. The spike in pollutants coincides with the festive period, when firecracker use traditionally spikes, adding to the already poor atmospheric conditions.
Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, urging citizens to limit outdoor activity and take precautions against the worsening air quality.
Why it matters
The deteriorating air quality threatens the health of tens of millions of people in the capital.
Key details
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- India · Asia
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- Al Jazeera English
- First reported
- Key names
- Delhi, Diwali, Indian
- Section
- World
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