The results have also cast serious doubt on the effectiveness of ‘green firecrackers’, which were introduced to reduce pollution.

In an unprecedented step to combat the city's worsening air quality, the Delhi government is preparing to conduct its first-ever artificial rain experiment on October 29 through cloud seeding. The initiative,

Air quality is hazardous in many areas in India, with pollution from Diwali celebrations the predominant cause. While rare, there are many areas with an AQI over 1,000. Delhi is currently the most polluted major global city with an AQI of 1,121 and is experiencing one of its… pic.twitter.com/Gv0I5ZtkLa

Fireworks celebrating the Hindu festival filled the air in the Indian capital with smoke and fine particles, sending pollution soaring to hazardous levels.

Around 20 million people in India’s capital woke up on Wednesday breathing the most polluted air of any major city in the world, a day after celebrations for the Diwali festival, during which revelers typically set off fireworks and firecrackers.

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

People in the city burst crackers late into Monday night, defying a court order to use only 'green' fireworks.

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.

Delhi AQI: NCR records ‘poor’ air quality at 292 days after Diwali, govt plans artificial rain on Oct 29 Delhi's overall air quality was recorded in the "poor" category as the Air Quality Index dropped to 292 early Friday, according to SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research).

A viral video from Delhi's Punjabi Bagh shows massive garbage piles after Diwali, sparking debate about civic responsibility.

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut’s Diwali 2025 celebrations have grabbed attention on social media, not just for her festive spirit but also for her lavishly restored official residence in Delhi.