Air pollution over 50 times WHO limit in parts of Delhi as people defy ban on firecrackers on Deepavali
Children play with sparklers and firecrackers to celebrate Deepavali in New Delhi, on November 8, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP As Delhiites burst firecrackers well past the 10 p.m. deadline set by the Supreme Court for Deepavali night, air pollution shot up to over 50 times World Health Organisation (WHO) limits in parts of the city,…