Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates Post-Diwali As Firecracker Ban Ignored

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated this morning as residents ignored the firecracker ban during Diwali, pushing the air quality index (AQI) to 359, categorizing it as “very poor.” Notable areas like Burari Crossing and Punjabi Bagh recorded AQIs above 390. Environment Minister Gopal Rai had deployed 377 enforcement teams, but violations continued despite prior measures aimed at controlling pollution levels.