New Delhi sees air quality dip on Diwali

New Delhi sees air quality dip on Diwali

A thick grey layer of smog has engulfed New Delhi with pollution levels making the Indian capital the world's most polluted city. Millions are also marking the Hindu festival of Diwali in India on Thursday. Forecasts show air quality will significantly worsen in the next 24 hours with many in Delhi defying a firecracker ban. Neha Poonia has more.

October 31, 2024 6

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New Delhi’s air quality dips to “very poor” levels ahead of festive season

New Delhi's air quality has dipped to what officials call very poor level levels with pollutants rising to 10 times the permissible limit. Despite a ban on firecrackers in the national capital, concerns remain about the situation worsening ahead of the Hindu festival of Diwali when burning crackers is considered auspicious. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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