Air turns hazardous in New Delhi days before Diwali
New Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated to hazardous levels days before Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, when celebrations often involve fireworks. Residents report breathing difficulties and eye irritation as the toxic haze blankets India’s capital.
Many parts of the national capital, including IIT Delhi, ITO, Dwarka, Rohini, Punjabi Bagh, Alipur, Bawana, and Jahangirpuri, witnessed “severe” level air pollution
Despite years of government interventions, emergency restrictions and public outrage, Delhi continues to battle dangerously polluted air every winter. Why isn't there a lasting solution to a predictable crisis?
Despite years of government interventions, emergency restrictions and public outrage, Delhi continues to battle dangerously polluted air every winter. Why isn't there a lasting solution to a predictable crisis?
The Delhi government has announced a four-month winter action plan, but experts say that won't be enough.
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Traders are requested to obtain licenses online till the festival day and sell crackers in licensed shops only by following safety precautions, says Fire Services DG Venkata Ramana