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Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates Post-Diwali as Stubble Burning Rises
✍️ India Today
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 02:46 PM
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After Diwali, Delhi and the National Capital Region are experiencing worsened air quality, largely due to a surge in stubble burning across the country.
The air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region has deteriorated following the Diwali celebrations, with pollution levels rising sharply.
Meteorologists attribute the worsening conditions to a significant increase in stubble burning in the surrounding states, which releases large amounts of particulate matter.
The spike in smoke and dust has led to higher concentrations of fine particles in the atmosphere, making the air more hazardous for residents.
Health experts warn that prolonged exposure to such polluted air can aggravate respiratory problems, especially in vulnerable groups.
Meteorologists attribute the worsening conditions to a significant increase in stubble burning in the surrounding states, which releases large amounts of particulate matter.
The spike in smoke and dust has led to higher concentrations of fine particles in the atmosphere, making the air more hazardous for residents.
Health experts warn that prolonged exposure to such polluted air can aggravate respiratory problems, especially in vulnerable groups.