Hospitals across Indian capital see surge in respiratory illnesses as air pollution worsens after celebration of Hindu festival

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and former Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj have alleged that the Delhi government spent public money on the devices. According to reports, the total cost of the purchase is about ₹5.

Thick smog is blanketing New Delhi after Diwali celebrations with fireworks sent air pollution levels soaring.

Diwali. Anand Vihar hits 'severe' levels due to low wind speeds hindering pollutant dispersion. Check AQI updates.

Air quality is hazardous in many areas in India, with pollution from Diwali celebrations the predominant cause. While rare, there are many areas with an AQI over 1,000. Delhi is currently the most polluted major global city with an AQI of 1,121 and is experiencing one of its… pic.twitter.com/Gv0I5ZtkLa

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 341 as of 1 pm on Wednesday, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. However, certain localities such as Punjabi Bagh and Wazirpur recorded ‘severe’ levels, with AQI readings of 419 and 394, respectively, Hindustan Times reported.

A viral video from Delhi's Punjabi Bagh shows massive garbage piles after Diwali, sparking debate about civic responsibility.

People in the city burst crackers late into Monday night, defying a court order to use only 'green' fireworks.

The DSS found that 36.06% of Delhi’s pollution came from the “others” category, a term used for unaccounted or out-of-inventory sources that fall outside the study area. Experts say this includes emissions from nearby power plants,

Sam Pepper injured an eight-year-old girl while shooting firecrackers during Diwali celebrations in New Delhi. The incident was captured and widely circulated online, attracting social media backlash.

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