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Festival spirit soars, so does pollution

November 04, 2024

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Business Standard

Last Thursday, the skies of Delhi illuminated with Diwali celebrations, despite a ban on firecrackers.

- SHIKHA CHATURVEDI

Festival spirit soars, so does pollution

According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 339 at 4 pm on Friday, the worst among major cities. All major cities in India-except Chennai-saw dip in their air quality following the celebrations (chart 1).

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