Delhi awoke below a heavy blanket of smog on October 21 2025 following Diwali evening celebrations that exceeded the court-allowed timeframe for fireworks. In response to the Central Air pollution Management Board (CPCB), a number of hourly AQI readings had been within the 340-360 vary and above, inserting town firmly within the “Very Poor” to nearing “Extreme” class.Key factors:AQI at 8 a.m. recorded at 352.Earlier within the morning: 346 at 5 a.m., 347 at 6 a.m., 351 at 7 a.m.Many monitoring stations throughout Delhi recorded very poor or extreme readings (e.g., Rohini, Okhla, Akshardham, RK Puram) as residents reported haze and decreased visibility.The Supreme Courtroom had permitted “inexperienced fire-crackers” solely between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., however enforcement was weak and celebrations prolonged past.The regional pollution-response physique invoked Stage II of the Graded Response Motion Plan (GRAP) proscribing sure actions to comprise the harm.What this implies for well being: publicity to very poor or extreme air high quality can worsen respiratory and cardiovascular issues; the susceptible kids, aged, these with lung circumstances are at larger threat.
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