Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:22pm on 01 Nov 2024,Friday Weather & Environment
New Delhi ranked as the world’s most polluted city on Friday, with an air quality index (AQI) of 339 following Diwali celebrations. Despite a firecracker ban, many people used them, worsening the already poor air. Delhi’s Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, praised citizens for minimizing cracker use but noted pollution levels are still high. The air is expected to stay in the “very poor” range as stubble burning in nearby states also increases. Experts warn pollution could worsen in early November as farm fires peak, further trapping smog and dust in the cooler winter air.
