Air Quality in New Delhi Worsened After Diwali Festival Celebrations

Air Quality in New Delhi , Worsened After Diwali, Festival Celebrations.

Last month, fireworks lit up the skies of India as the nation celebrated one of the most important Hindu festivals, Diwali.

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NBC reports that in New Delhi, already the world's most polluted capital, the generally poor air quality is made even worse by the annual Diwali celebrations.

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In the first week of November, air quality in New Delhi was at 472, high enough to impact healthy individuals, while having a serious affect on anyone with existing conditions.

In the first week of November, air quality in New Delhi was at 472, high enough to impact healthy individuals, while having a serious affect on anyone with existing conditions.

According to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, some areas of the city saw air quality index numbers exceeding 800.

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NBC spoke with a student at Delhi University, Garima Sudhan, who was impacted by the aftermath of the Diwali celebrations.

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It was difficult to breathe after Diwali, even indoors, Garima Sudhan, Student at Delhi University, via NBC.

I believe with such a high level of pollution in the city, it is becoming hard to stay mentally calm.

, Garima Sudhan, Student at Delhi University, via NBC.

I usually try to go home because of the fear of pollution in the city post-Diwali.

But it gets worse every passing year, Garima Sudhan, Student at Delhi University, via NBC.

Officials in Delhi had banned fireworks in the city ahead of the holiday, with punishments as severe as six months in prison for their unauthorized use.

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Officials in Delhi had banned fireworks in the city ahead of the holiday, with punishments as severe as six months in prison for their unauthorized use.

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However, NBC reports that sales in the surrounding region swelled in anticipation ahead of the first Diwali since COVID restrictions have been lifted.