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

Air Pollution, Weather, AQI Level Today in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad Live News Updates: The air quality in Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday morning,

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 shows piles of post-Diwali garbage dumped near a Shiva statue on Punjabi Bagh Ring Road, sparking a debate over civic responsibility during festivals. Netizens have called out the lack of civic sense and respect for the environment.

Post-Diwali air pollution in Delhi surged to alarming levels, with PM 2.5 averaging 488 µg/m³, a 212% increase from pre-Diwali figures. A recent report attributes this spike to firecracker emissions,

Bhardwaj further claimed that such statements attempted to communalise an environmental issue and divert attention from the government’s failure to control pollution.

Air Pollution, Weather, AQI Level Today in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad Live News Updates: The air quality in Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday morning,