Delhi Air Quality Hits 50× WHO Limit Amid Deepavali Firecracker Ban

Delhi’s overall air quality has slipped back into the very poor category, with numerous districts reporting severe pollution levels. Air quality indices in some parts of the city have surpassed the World Health Organization’s limits by more than fifty times. The spike comes as residents defy the government’s ban on firecrackers during the Deepavali celebrations. Authorities have warned that the high pollution levels pose serious health risks, especially for children and the elderly. The city’s pollution crisis continues to challenge public health officials and the government’s environmental policies.