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Delhi AQI hits severe levels post-Diwali as air quality deteriorates
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 11:03 AM
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Air pollution in Delhi has reached severe levels following Diwali firecracker bursts, with area-wise AQI readings indicating a significant drop in air quality.
Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) has turned severe in the wake of Diwali celebrations, marking a sharp decline in air quality across the national capital. The surge in pollution levels is directly attributed to the widespread bursting of firecrackers during the festival.
According to recent readings, the AQI has crossed thresholds that classify the air as hazardous for sensitive groups and potentially harmful for the general population. Residents are advised to stay indoors and use N95 masks when venturing out.
The deterioration in air quality is a recurring annual trend in Delhi, exacerbated by the combination of festival-related emissions and existing environmental factors. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely to assess the duration of the severe pollution episode.
According to recent readings, the AQI has crossed thresholds that classify the air as hazardous for sensitive groups and potentially harmful for the general population. Residents are advised to stay indoors and use N95 masks when venturing out.
The deterioration in air quality is a recurring annual trend in Delhi, exacerbated by the combination of festival-related emissions and existing environmental factors. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely to assess the duration of the severe pollution episode.