New Delhi Faces Air Quality Concerns After Diwali Celebrations
New Delhi is experiencing poor air quality following Diwali celebrations. The increased pollution raises concerns about public health and the environment.
After Diwali, the Hindu festival marked by fireworks, New Delhi’s air quality dropped. The Air Quality Index went up in many areas, reaching levels considered unsafe.
The haze has made it hard to see.
A tourist named Vedant Pachkande said he couldn’t see anything because of the pollution.
The Supreme Court had allowed the use of “green firecrackers” for a limited time, which are designed to produce less pollution. However, the rules were not followed.
New Delhi often has high pollution levels in the winter. This is made worse by Diwali fireworks and smoke from farms.
City officials are trying to lower pollution by limiting building work and use of diesel generators. Experts say that using cleaner energy is needed for long-term improvement.
A recent study shows that pollution is also reducing the amount of sunlight in India.
Manoj K. Srivastava, a scientist, said that less sunshine could affect solar power production and farming.
