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Delhi's air quality ‘very poor’ morning after Diwali, capital chokes with AQI at 366

Hindustan Times Nov 09, 2026 at 06:20 AM IST India
Delhi's air quality ‘very poor’ morning after...

AI summary

Delhi's air quality reached 'very poor' levels with an AQI of 366 on the morning after Diwali, following a spike in PM2.5 concentrations from firecracker emissions. The Supreme Court recently permitted limited use of certified green firecrackers while reinstating a complete ban from November 9.

Key takeaways

  • Delhi's average AQI was 366 on Monday morning, classified as 'very poor' by the CPCB.
  • PM2.5 levels surged to 259 µg/m³ at 8 pm, exceeding India's standard by four times.
  • The Supreme Court allowed certified green firecrackers during specific Diwali hours.
  • A complete ban on firecrackers was reinstated in Delhi-NCR starting November 9.
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