Diwali Celebrations Ignite Pollution Concerns in Indian Cities
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Two Indian cities, Kolkata and Mumbai, joined New Delhi in the top 10 list of the world's most polluted cities after Diwali celebrations, with New Delhi taking the top spot. The air quality index (AQI) in New Delhi reached a hazardous level of 420, while Kolkata had an AQI of 196 and Mumbai had an AQI of 163. The deteriorating air quality in India is attributed to factors such as vehicle emissions, industrial pollution, construction dust, and agricultural waste burning. Authorities in New Delhi have imposed bans on firecrackers, but enforcement remains a challenge.
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