Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:20am on 01 Nov 2024,Friday Weather & Environment
Delhi's air quality plummeted to "very poor" category on Friday morning, with PM2.5 levels reaching 209.3 micrograms per cubic meter, exceeding the WHO's 24-hour limit of 15 micrograms per cubic meter by 14 times. Despite the ban on firecrackers, Diwali celebrations led to a significant spike in pollution. According to CPCB data, the overall air quality deteriorated sharply. Authorities had imposed a ban on firecrackers to curb pollution, but its effectiveness was undermined by widespread violations. The severe air pollution poses serious health risks to Delhi's residents.
