Delhi Air Quality Exceeds WHO Limits 60× During Deepavali Firecracker Night

The night of November 8-9 saw Delhi's air quality deteriorate to a level more than 60 times the World Health Organization's recommended limit, according to data released by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee. Several government monitoring stations failed to record readings during the peak pollution period, leaving gaps in the official data. Residents across the city continued to light firecrackers despite a ban imposed by authorities to curb the spike in particulate matter. Health officials have warned that such high pollution levels can exacerbate respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, urging the public to take precautions.