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Delhi warns against Diwali fireworks to safeguard air quality 

City authorities advise vulnerable people to remain indoors during Hindu festival as they struggle to keep smog under control Authorities in Delhi are calling on inhabitants to forego traditional fireworks during this week’s Hindu festival of Diwali in a bid … Continue reading

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Sharp spike in Bhopal air pollution on Diwali

Minimum temperature rose sharply and air pollution levels touched alarming levels on Diwali leaving many at the risk of respiratory problems in the state capital. The respirable suspended particulate matter RSPM — which directly affects breathing — went up 2.6 … Continue reading

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Indian capital braces for worst air quality this festive week

Air quality in New Delhi will deteriorate to “severe” levels this week when Indians set off firecrackers to celebrate the Hindu festival of lights, a government scientist said, leaving many at risk of respiratory problems. The warning, based for the … Continue reading

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Diwali brings air pollution scare in Indore

Indore, which is known for high air pollution, is likely to witness further high on Diwali day because of pollutants emitting from lighting of crackers. Official data of Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPCCB) indicate that air pollution increases three to … Continue reading

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National capital celebrates Diwali with less noise, more smoke

NEW DELHI: Diwali celebrations across the city this year were more quiet in comparison to last year but produced more air pollution due to weather conditions and use of more smoke-producing crackers. Environmentalists attribute the reduced noise pollution this year … Continue reading

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