Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:10pm on 01 Nov 2024,Friday Weather & Environment
Despite efforts to curb firecracker usage, Diwali night saw Delhi's air pollution skyrocket, with PM2.5 levels surging up to 30 times above safe limits. Monitoring stations in areas like Nehru Nagar and Vivek Vihar recorded hazardous peaks of 1,527 and 1,853 micrograms per cubic meter, respectively. The Air Quality Index (AQI), measured as a 24-hour average, didn't fully reflect these night-time spikes, showing only "Very Poor" levels. Favorable post-midnight weather dispersed pollutants somewhat, but experts call for real-time data tracking to better assess short-term health risks during festivals. The data highlights the urgent need for strict enforcement.
