Delhi's Air Quality 'Very Poor' After Night Of Fireworks On Diwali

The national capital Delhi woke up to 'very poor' air after a night of fireworks on Diwali, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 347 at 7 am. In comparison, last year, the AQI was recorded at 296 at 7 am in the morning after Diwali, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).

The Supreme Court had allowed the sale and use of green crackers on Diwali this year in an attempt to strike a balance between interests of the industry and public health.

The AQI this morning is similar to what it was recorded on Diwali evening. Delhi's 24-hour average AQI, which is reported at 4 pm every day, remained in the 'very poor' category at 345 on Monday, based on the data from 38 out of 39 monitory stations, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).'

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