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Firecrackers caused 71% of Delhi’s PM2.5 pollution on Diwali night: IITM

Delhi saw extreme PM2.5 spikes after Diwali, with firecrackers accounting for 71% of the pollution as winter conditions restricted the dispersal of pollutants

Firecrackers caused 71% of Delhi's PM2.5 pollution on Diwali night: IITM
Firecrackers caused 71% of Delhi's PM2.5 pollution on Diwali night: IITM — image via Business Standard — Credit: Business Standard

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Delhi saw extreme PM2.5 spikes after Diwali, with firecrackers accounting for 71% of the pollution as winter conditions restricted the dispersal of pollutants

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