Thick Smog Blankets New Delhi Following Diwali Celebrations
Toxic smog has enveloped New Delhi after overnight Diwali fireworks combined with seasonal pollution. The air quality in the Indian capital has dropped to severe levels.
A thick layer of smog has covered New Delhi following Diwali celebrations that featured fireworks overnight. The combination of firecrackers and seasonal factors has caused air quality in the Indian capital to reach severe levels.
New Delhi, which is home to more than 30 million residents, regularly ranks among the most polluted areas globally during the winter months. Conditions in the region typically worsen throughout late October and November.
The severe air pollution poses heightened health risks for the city's population of over 30 million people as the seasonal smog persists.
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