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Post-Diwali Smog Persists, Disrupting Events in Punjab and Tamil Nadu
✍️ India Today
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 01:17 PM
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After Diwali, severe smog continues to affect Punjab and Tamil Nadu, disrupting public events and raising health concerns.
After the festive fireworks of Diwali, both Punjab and Tamil Nadu are grappling with persistent smog that has pushed air quality indices into hazardous ranges.
In Punjab, the Delhi–Amritsar corridor has seen AQI levels exceeding 300 in several cities, prompting authorities to issue health advisories and suspend outdoor gatherings.
Tamil Nadu's capital Chennai and other urban centers have reported similar spikes, with the state government urging people to stay indoors and use air purifiers.
Environmental experts warn that the combination of residual fireworks smoke, vehicular emissions, and industrial activity is prolonging the pollution, and they call for stricter enforcement of emission norms.
In Punjab, the Delhi–Amritsar corridor has seen AQI levels exceeding 300 in several cities, prompting authorities to issue health advisories and suspend outdoor gatherings.
Tamil Nadu's capital Chennai and other urban centers have reported similar spikes, with the state government urging people to stay indoors and use air purifiers.
Environmental experts warn that the combination of residual fireworks smoke, vehicular emissions, and industrial activity is prolonging the pollution, and they call for stricter enforcement of emission norms.