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PUBLIC HEALTH ALERTS • INDIA
Diwali fireworks worsen severe smog in New Delhi
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Fireworks during Diwali celebrations added to thick smog in New Delhi, where air quality reached severe levels, reports say. The city already faces worsening seasonal pollution in late autumn and winter.
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Why it matters
The immediate health concern is for people living in New Delhi, including its more than 30 million residents. The articles identify no direct U.S. effect.
What happens next
Reports say pollution is expected to worsen in the coming days, but do not provide a forecast for how long severe conditions will last or when they may ease.
Whether air quality improves or worsens in the coming days
Any official updates on pollution levels or public-health measures