Saralnama36 out of 38 monitoring stations in Delhi recorded air quality in the red zone after Diwali night. Despite Supreme Court restrictions, people burst firecrackers late into the night. By 10 PM, the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 344, indicating a severe situation. Dwarka reported an AQI of 417, Ashok Vihar 404, Wazirpur 423, and Anand Vihar 404. The court had allowed green crackers from 8-10 PM, but violations occurred. Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced plans for artificial rain the day after Diwali to combat pollution. Experts advise wearing N95 or double surgical masks outdoors. The government has implemented strict measures under GRAP-I to control dust and pollution. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 09:53 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 36 out of 38 monitoring stations in Delhi recorded air quality in the red zone after Diwali night
- Despite Supreme Court restrictions, people burst firecrackers late into the night
- By 10 PM, the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 344, indicating a severe situation