Delhi’s air turned increasingly toxic on Diwali as pollution levels spiked across the national capital. By 7.30 am on Monday, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 335 in the “very poor” category, with most monitoring stations recording levels above 300.
The surge in pollution levels in the city comes after the Supreme Court last week permitted the bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR during Diwali, albeit within a restricted time frame.
advertisement
In the wake of the worsening air quality levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) enforc
Continue Reading on India Today
This preview shows approximately 15% of the article. Read the full story on the publisher's website to support quality journalism.