Delhi breathes worst Diwali air in 4 years! Tuesday winds prevent ‘severe’ drop
Delhi's air quality plunged into the 'very poor' category on Diwali night as firecracker violations surged, pushing PM2.5 levels to their highest since 2021. Despite a temporary spike, rising winds and warmer temperatures prevented a prolonged severe episode. Authorities are monitoring the situation, with Stage III of GRAP not yet invoked.
Delhi's air quality plunged into the 'very poor' category on Diwali night as firecracker violations surged, pushing PM2.5 levels to their highest since 2021. Despite a temporary spike, rising winds and warmer temperatures prevented a prolonged severe episode. Authorities are monitoring the situation, with Stage III of GRAP not yet invoked.
