Delhi Records Worst Diwali Air Quality In 5 Years As AQI Hits 376, But What Drove The Pollution?

Delhi registered its worst Diwali Day air quality in five years, recording an average Air Quality Index of 376 on November 8. According to an assessment by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, firecrackers accounted for over 80% of Delhi's estimated pollution load on November 9 morning, and contributed to 71.1% of PM2.5 between 1:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Meanwhile, the Chamber of Trade and Industry questioned the focus on firecrackers, claiming high AQI levels between 350 and 400 existed…