Diwali Pollution

Delhi's AQI touched 372 on Monday after Diwali celebrations, triggering health concerns, questions over pollution monitoring and a political row over stubble burning in Punjab

Delhi records a five-year high in Diwali pollution despite GRAP restrictions, with secondary particulate matter emerging as the biggest contributor

Delhi recorded an overall AQI of 383 at 8 am on Diwali, with several monitoring stations reporting readings above 400. Grap Stage 3 curbs are in force across Delhi-NCR amid worsening air quality

Delhi recorded an IQAir US AQI reading of 581 on Saturday morning, while India's CPCB placed the capital's AQI at 363 in the 'very poor' category

Green crackers and restricted timings may do little to ease pollution in the National Capital Region

Delhi's AQI is forecast to turn severe from November 6, with firecracker emissions, stubble burning and weakening winds likely to worsen pollution after Diwali.

Green crackers promise to cut particulate and gaseous emissions, but they are not pollution-free. How much cleaner are they, and can they make a difference to Diwali air quality?

Delhi's year-round firecracker ban remains in place ahead of Diwali, even as the Supreme Court weighed a possible relaxation while questioning authorities over poor enforcement of its earlier orders

Officials estimate that around 50,000-70,000 vehicles in the NCR region do not meet BS-VI standards, and those below BS-III standards will be turned back at the borders

A LocalCircles survey finds 42 per cent of people in Delhi-NCR report sore throat or cough, while 25 per cent have family members with burning eyes or headaches from pollution

A political blame game has erupted once again with BJP and AAP accusing one another for the worsening air quality in the national capital, a day after Diwali

Kant's remarks came a day after India celebrated Diwali, and the national capital witnessed the bursting of crackers in full frenzy, and it woke up to a thick layer of toxic air

Too many sweets, sleepless nights, smog, and heavy makeup can trigger festive breakouts. Dermatologists share how to calm your skin, restore its glow, and prevent post-Diwali damage

While most areas in the national capital recorded AQI levels above 300, several localities, including Greater Kailash and Patel Nagar, breached the 500 mark

Delhi's air quality continued to deteriorate on Saturday, remaining in the "poor" category for the fifth consecutive day, with nine monitoring stations falling in the red zone of the "very poor" category as pollution levels spiked ahead of Diwali. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 268 at 4 pm, placing it in the "poor" category. Within the NCR region, Ghaziabad recorded a "very poor" AQI of 324, while Noida and Gurugram remained in the "poor" category with AQIs of 298 and 258, respectively. Out of the 38 monitoring stations in the capital, nine reported air quality in the "very poor" category, with some locations inching towards the "severe zone. Anand Vihar recorded the highest AQI at 389, followed by Wazirpur (351), Bawana (309), Jahangirpuri (310), Okhla (303), Vivek Vihar (306), Dwarka (310), and Siri Fort (307), according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). According to the

As pollution peaks this Diwali, pulmonologists share essential tips for people with asthma, COPD, and chronic bronchitis to stay safe, breathe easier, and enjoy the festivities without fear

With Diwali just days away, Delhi stands divided between tradition and clean air. As the Supreme Court weighs lifting the ban on green firecrackers, the Delhi government gears up with enforcement team

Burning crackers during the paroxysms of celebrations that erupt during Diwali and continue after the festival add significantly to the pungent particulate matter in the air

On Diwali, 22 out of 31 monitored areas reported higher noise levels than last year, with only nine areas showing a reduction

Relentless bursting of firecrackers blanketed Delhi in dense smoke on Thursday, causing severe noise pollution and reducing visibility, as people defied a ban on firecrackers to celebrate Diwali. The city's air quality dropped to the "very poor" category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 330 at 10 pm. Key areas, including Anand Vihar, saw the AQI plunge into the "severe" category while PM2.5 concentrations soared, creating hazardous conditions for respiratory health. In contrast to the clearer sky on Diwali last year, when favourable conditions kept the AQI at 218, this year's celebrations returned the city to its notorious pollution levels, a pattern worsened by unfavourable meteorological conditions, stubble burning and vehicular emissions. Although the city government had set up 377 enforcement teams and spread awareness through local associations to ensure compliance with the firecracker ban, neighbourhoods across east and west Delhi reported large-scale flouting of the ...