Thick smog shrouds New Delhi after Diwali firecrackers add to seasonal pollution

New Delhi's air quality deteriorated following Diwali celebrations, when residents set off firecrackers. The city, home to over 30 million people, regularly experiences severe pollution during winter months, particularly in late October and November. Air quality monitoring data from the Central Pollution Control Board typically shows elevated particulate matter levels during this period each year.

• NPR — Thick smog shrouds New Delhi after Diwali firecrackers add to seasonal pollution

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