The air of capital Delhi has become toxic once again. The Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 400 here late at night. Delhi's AQI was recorded at 391 at 6 am on November 1. If we talk about the 10 most polluted cities in the country, 9 of them are from Uttar Pradesh. UP recorded the highest AQI of 388.
Real time AQI 186 was recorded in Delhi at 5 pm on Diwali day (October 31). That means air went from normal to very bad category in 10-12 hours.
Firecrackers were burst in Delhi despite the ban The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) banned firecrackers till January 1, 2025. Making, storing, selling and using firecrackers is prohibited. Their online delivery was also banned, yet the crackers exploded.
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Firecrackers were burst in Delhi despite the ban. Due to which late night AQI was recorded more than 400.
The AQI crossed 300 on November 1 near the Akshardham temple in Delhi.
On the second day of Diwali i.e. November 1, anti-smog guns were fired in Delhi.
Grape-I was implemented in Delhi on 14 October Grape-1 was implemented in Delhi NCR on October 14 after Delhi's Air Quality Index crossed 200. Under this, the use of coal and wood is prohibited in hotels and restaurants. The Commission of Air Quality Management has directed agencies to strictly monitor the operation of old petrol and diesel vehicles (BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel).
The commission has also asked agencies to increase the use of anti-smog guns, water sprinklers and dust repellent technology in road construction, renovation projects and maintenance activities.
Only green crackers allowed in Punjab The Punjab government had said about 15 days ago that only green firecrackers will be allowed during Diwali, Gurupurva, Christmas and New Year celebrations. Green fireworks are those that do not contain barium salt or compounds of antimony, lithium, mercury, arsenic, lead or strontium chromate.
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