post-Diwali smog
Delhi Chief Minister Ignores Air Pollution Questions While Campaigning in Bihar as AQI Reaches Dangerous Levels
Nov 04, 2025 05:30 pm CST
Delhi faces severe air pollution with AQI at 309 while Chief Minister Rekha Gupta campaigns in Bihar, avoiding questions about the capital's environmental crisis. Post-Diwali smog has returned despite reduced stubble burning, with PM2.5 levels reaching 100 times safe limits as political blame games continue between BJP and AAP.
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.