Tag: Delhi’s pollution

Cracker-Free Diwali Aims to Curb Rising Pollution Levels as Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates Delhi’s pollution levels have historically spiked around the festival of Diwali, primarily due to the widespread use of firecrackers. The festive celebrations, coupled with stubble burning in neighbouring states, have contributed to the city’s severe air pollution during the winter months. As a result, over the past few years, the Delhi government has implemented strict measures to reduce pollution, including repeated bans on firecrackers. This year, the government has extended the ban further, in an effort to…