Delhi Suffers Surging Air Pollution Amid Diwali Celebrations
As India prepares to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, the capital city of Delhi is grappling with a severe air pollution crisis. In recent days, air quality levels have plummeted, resulting in hazardous conditions that have raised alarms among health officials and environmentalists alike. This year’s Diwali festivities are overshadowed by the urgent need for action to combat the poisonous smog that blankets the region.
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The bustling city of Delhi finds itself shrouded in dense smog as it approaches the much-anticipated Diwali festival. This annual Hindu festival, known for its vibrant celebrations and the lighting of diyas (oil lamps), is overshadowed this year by alarming air quality. The Indian capital experienced an unprecedented rise in pollution levels in the days leading up to the festival, with the air quality index soaring to hazardous levels.
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