Delhi Choked by Post-Diwali Smog as Firecracker Ban Is Widely Defied
New Delhi woke on Tuesday under a dense blanket of smog after Diwali celebrations sent pollution levels sharply higher, compounding an already severe seasonal air crisis. Reports from multiple outlets said illegal fireworks were widely used despite restrictions, while some air-quality monitoring data appeared to go missing at government stations, raising fresh questions about transparency and enforcement.
