Delhi breathes worst air on Diwali eve in 10 years
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Delhi recorded its worst Diwali eve air quality in a decade, with PM2.5 levels spiking sharply after firecracker use began. The pollution surge was exacerbated by calm winds and a significant increase in nearby farm fires in Punjab and Haryana.
Key takeaways
- PM2.5 levels in Delhi nearly tripled within an hour of the firecracker window opening.
- Farm fires in Punjab and Haryana reached their highest count this season on Saturday.
- The Supreme Court permits certified green crackers for limited hours during the festival.
- Forecasts predict Delhi's air quality will reach severe levels by Monday morning.
Read the original at Hindustan Times
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