Diwali firecrackers worsen New Delhi smog, seasonal pollution peaks

New Delhi's air quality deteriorated sharply after Diwali firecrackers compounded seasonal pollution, with the city regularly ranking among the world's most polluted during winter. The event underscores recurring policy failures in curbing emissions, though the immediate health impact is localized. This is an annual pattern, not a deviation.

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