How did allowing green crackers on Diwali affect Delhi's AQI compared to previous years?
After the Supreme Court allowed green crackers on Diwali this year, Delhi's AQI reached nearly 350 at 8 am on Tuesday. In comparison, the AQI in the national capital on the day after Diwali in 2024 and 2023 was 359 and 438, respectively, NDTV reported citing SAFAR data. In 2021 and 2022, Delhi's AQI was 454 and 315, respectively.