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Firecrackers were behind 80% of Delhi’s pollution after Diwali, estimates shows

Delhi's air remained severely polluted after Diwali, with IITM data pointing to fireworks as the biggest contributor to the early-morning pollution spike.

Firecrackers were behind 80% of Delhi's pollution after Diwali, estimates shows
Firecrackers were behind 80% of Delhi's pollution after Diwali, estimates shows — image via Google News Delhi — Credit: Storywire

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Delhi's air remained severely polluted after Diwali, with IITM data pointing to fireworks as the biggest contributor to the early-morning pollution spike.

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