Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:00am on 01 Nov 2024,Friday Weather & Environment
Delhi's air quality plummeted to "very poor" category post-Diwali celebrations, despite a cracker ban. Defying restrictions, residents burst firecrackers late into the night, causing severe noise and air pollution. According to SAFAR, Delhi's AQI soared to 359, up from 328 on Diwali morning. The city's 40 monitoring stations recorded poor air quality, making Delhi the world's most polluted city. The relentless bursting of crackers blanketed the capital in dense smoke, posing health risks to residents. Authorities' efforts to curb pollution seemingly went up in smoke, highlighting the challenge of enforcing environmental regulations.
