Thick smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks
Summary
A thick smog covered New Delhi after Diwali celebrations, where fireworks sent air pollution to hazardous levels. The city's air quality worsened, with visibility dropping as a grey haze spread, and pollution levels classified as "severe." Efforts to reduce pollution include the use of less harmful firecrackers, but environmentalists stress more long-term solutions are needed.Key Facts
- Diwali fireworks in New Delhi caused severe air pollution, with Air Quality Index levels over 350.
- The World Health Organization considers this level of pollution dangerous to breathe.
- New Delhi saw decreased visibility due to the thick smog following Diwali.
- India's top court recently allowed limited use of "green firecrackers" that emit fewer pollutants.
- New Delhi's pollution worsens during winter due to fireworks, cooler weather, and smoke from nearby agricultural fires.
- Authorities in Delhi have tried measures like limiting construction and diesel generator use to cut pollution.
- Rising pollution has reduced sunshine hours in India, impacting solar power and agriculture.
- A study links the reduction in sunlight to more aerosols from industrial and vehicle emissions.
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