Diwali Fireworks Add to Delhi’s Seasonal Pollution
Climate · First reported 9 Nov, 04:53 · Updated 06:16
Reports describe Delhi’s Diwali pollution as involving both firecrackers and vehicle emissions, while noting that vehicles contribute to daily PM2.5 pollution throughout the year. Fireworks were used despite restrictions.
- The Hindu festival of lights was marked with fireworks despite restrictions.
- A report says both firecrackers and vehicles influence Delhi’s Diwali pollution.
- Vehicle emissions contribute significantly to daily PM2.5 pollution throughout the year, while fireworks add pollution during the festive season.
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- Location
- New Delhi / Delhi
- Festival
- Diwali, described as the Hindu festival of lights
- Pollution sources discussed
- Firecrackers and vehicle emissions
- Restrictions
- Fireworks were used despite restrictions
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