Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates Significantly During Diwali
During Diwali, air quality in Delhi-NCR significantly worsened, with AQI levels approaching hazardous thresholds. Despite implementing Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan, many areas recorded “very poor” or “severe” AQI levels. Criticisms have been raised about the effectiveness of current measures and the reliability of official data, as independent monitors often report higher pollution levels.