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Delhi-NCR Air Quality Deteriorates Post-Diwali Fireworks
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 10:39 AM
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Diwali fireworks have left a lasting impact on Delhi-NCR, with air quality index (AQI) levels reaching concerning heights in several areas.
The festive celebrations of Diwali have concluded, but the environmental aftermath remains significant in the National Capital Region. The extensive use of fireworks throughout the night has resulted in a substantial increase in air pollution, leaving a thick layer of smoke in the atmosphere.
According to reports, the air quality in multiple zones of Delhi and NCR has deteriorated sharply. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached severe levels in several localities, posing health risks to residents. The lingering smoke from the firecrackers has made the air toxic, affecting visibility and respiratory health.
Authorities and environmental observers are monitoring the situation closely as the smoke continues to hang over the capital. The sudden spike in pollutants highlights the environmental cost of large-scale firework displays, prompting concerns about public health and air purity in the region.
According to reports, the air quality in multiple zones of Delhi and NCR has deteriorated sharply. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached severe levels in several localities, posing health risks to residents. The lingering smoke from the firecrackers has made the air toxic, affecting visibility and respiratory health.
Authorities and environmental observers are monitoring the situation closely as the smoke continues to hang over the capital. The sudden spike in pollutants highlights the environmental cost of large-scale firework displays, prompting concerns about public health and air purity in the region.