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Thick smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali firecrackers worsen pollution
New Delhi experiences intensified smog following Diwali celebrations, adding to its seasonal pollution challenges.
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New Delhi, a city with over 30 million residents, is facing a thick smog cover after Diwali firecracker celebrations, according to France 24 English.
The smog has compounded already dangerously high pollution levels, intensifying the seasonal air pollution crisis in the city, France 24 reported.
NPR World noted that New Delhi regularly ranks among the world's most polluted areas during winter, with pollution worsening in late October and November.
The Diwali firecrackers have added to the seasonal pollution, contributing to the thick smog that shrouds the city after the celebrations.
Sources
- NPR World: Thick smog shrouds New Delhi after Diwali firecrackers add to seasonal pollution
- France 24 English: Thick smog shrouds Delhi after Diwali celebrations
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