Delhi NCR pollution
Delhi's Green Diwali Experiment: Air Quality Data Reveals Limited Impact Despite Eco-Friendly Fireworks
Oct 21, 2025 11:30 am CST
Despite the Supreme Court's directive to use eco-friendly green crackers during Diwali celebrations, Delhi woke up to hazardous air quality with an AQI of 350. Historical data shows a concerning trend of severe post-Diwali pollution regardless of firecracker restrictions, raising questions about the effectiveness of current pollution control strategies and highlighting the ongoing public health crisis in India's capital region.
Delhi Activates First Anti-Pollution Measures of the Season as Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Poor' Category
Oct 14, 2025 10:17 pm CST
Delhi authorities have implemented the first stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-1) as the city's Air Quality Index reached 211, entering the 'Poor' category. The Commission for Air Quality Management has ordered strict enforcement of dust control at construction sites, enhanced industrial inspections, and waste management protocols across Delhi and NCR. While September saw relatively clean air, experts warn that conditions typically worsen after Diwali, with forecasts predicting deteriorating air quality due to stagnant weather conditions.