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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Stuti Mishra

Delhi AQI soars above 1,000 after court permits Diwali fireworks

Air quality in Delhi collapsed into the “hazardous” range on Tuesday morning as smoke from Diwali fireworks blanketed the Indian capital, pushing air-quality readings above 1,000 at several monitoring stations.

The Hindu festival of Diwali was celebrated across India on Monday by lighting lamps, including a world-record display in the northern city of Ayodhya, and heavy fireworks.

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