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Air pollution in India's capital has deteriorated to “very poor” levels, a week before Diwali, when firecrackers typically add to the haze. The report describes worsening conditions but gives no pollutant readings or health-impact figures.
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Delhi residents are affected by the worsening air, with pollution potentially intensifying during the festival. The report identifies no direct U.S. effect.
Diwali is due in about a week, and the report says firecrackers typically intensify the haze. It does not specify any official response or forecast.
Whether air quality worsens during Diwali
Any official pollution readings or public measures
Reported health effects among Delhi residents