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Post-Diwali air is worse this year than last in Noida, Ghaziabad
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on November 16, 2023
Air quality in Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad has been in the 'very poor' category after Diwali this year, compared to 'poor' last year. The air quality started to worsen from October 28 and slipped to 'severe' in Greater Noida between November 2 and 9. Light rainfall on November 10 briefly improved the air quality, but it...
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Published on November 13, 2023 - 00:40
Delhi experiences spike in toxic air after Diwali firecrackers
Residents in Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog following celebrations for the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali. The air quality dipped to the โvery poorโ category early on 13 November, with authorities warning of further air quality deterioration. Delhi regularly ranks among the most polluted major cities on the planet. The city is blanketed in acrid smog at the onset of winter every year. The government has already announced emergency school closures, stopped construction and banned diesel vehicles from entering the megacity in a bid to bring down pollution levels and get rid of the toxic smog.
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