New Delhi: After heavy fireworks on Diwali night, the air in Delhi-NCR deteriorated sharply on Monday morning. In several areas of the capital, the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 400, placing pollution in the severe category. By morning, a thick layer of smoke and haze was visible across Delhi and nearby cities. Visibility dropped in many areas, while people faced difficulty in breathing.
Smoke and fine particles released by firecrackers on Diwali night further worsened the already polluted atmosphere. Apart from Delhi, air quality was also affected in Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad. Pollution levels rose rapidly at many locations, and people reported irritation in the eyes and soreness in the throat.
According to pollution experts, fine particles released by fireworks can remain suspended in the air for a long time. Moisture in the weather, low wind speed and temperature conditions also play a role in trapping pollutants in the atmosphere. Vehicle emissions, dust from construction activities and industrial emissions are also major causes of Delhi-NCR’s poor air.
The situation is particularly worrying for children, the elderly and people suffering from asthma, heart ailments or respiratory diseases. Health experts have advised people to avoid stepping out unnecessarily and to limit outdoor activities when pollution levels are high.
The rise in pollution after Diwali has increased concern over the capital’s air quality. In the coming days, wind speed and weather conditions will influence pollution levels.
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