New Delhi: There is no dearth of pollution in all the big cities of the country. But on the occasion of Diwali, the level of pollution increased manifold. As soon as morning dawns in Delhi, only the fog of pollution is visible everywhere. If a person has a respiratory disease, then he should not go out of the house because he may have difficulty in breathing. The air of Delhi-NCR has reached 'severe' level. At many places, the AQI has crossed 350.

Delhi's air has become poisonous

This time too, the government had banned fireworks on Diwali in the capital Delhi, despite this, there was a lot of fireworks in Delhi and NCR. As soon as Thursday evening fell, people started bursting crackers. People also burst crackers in New Delhi area. Due to this, the air of Delhi-NCR reached 'severe' level. The AQI level in Anand Vihar and Sarita Vihar has crossed 300. People are feeling irritation in their eyes.

Delhi Pollution: Appeals and strictness were flouted, the ban did not work; people burst firecrackers in large numbers

Air pollution in Chennai is at record level

Air pollution levels have risen significantly in Chennai and surrounding districts due to bursting of firecrackers on Diwali. This deterioration in air quality has caused trouble for people with respiratory problems. According to sources in the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has deteriorated in three areas of Chennai, with the level reaching 254 in Manali, 210 in Arumbakkam and 201 in Perungudi.

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board classifies an AQI between 201-300 as "poor", which can cause respiratory discomfort; levels between 301-400 are classified as "very poor", while levels between 401-500 are considered severe. Doctors have urged people to limit the use of firecrackers during the festival to reduce pollution.

There was a lot of fireworks in Rajasthan

There was a lot of fireworks in the cities of Rajasthan on the day of Diwali. The air of Jaipur is the most poisonous at this time because the AQI here has crossed 350. Apart from Jaipur, the air in many other districts of Rajasthan is in the severe category. AQI was recorded at 337 in Rajsamand, 291 in Bhiwadi, 283 in Bikaner, 257 in Bharatpur, 247 in Churu, 237 in Sikar, 235 in Hanumangarh, 216 in Dholpur.

Pollution level in Kolkata is worrying

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kolkata has been poor since Wednesday evening and the pollution level reached dangerously high levels on Thursday night. People have burst a lot of fireworks on the occasion of Diwali. On Wednesday evening, the AQI level in Kolkata crossed 100, which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, especially elderly citizens. Similar drops in AQI levels were observed in various parts of Kolkata and adjoining Howrah district.

According to environmental activists, the AQI level crossed 100 at most places in the city on Wednesday evening when bursting of firecrackers was minimal, it can be well imagined what the situation will be on Thursday night when firecrackers will be burst.

Air quality in Kolkata is very poor

An AQI level between 101 and 160 falls in the orange category. At this level, elderly citizens, children and people with respiratory problems such as asthma are advised to avoid prolonged outdoor activities. As has been observed during the past few years, the air quality in Kolkata starts deteriorating from the second and third week of October. This leads to an increase in the accumulation of pollutants in the air ahead of the city's winter.