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The Supreme Court is hearing cases on Thursday concerning rising pollution in Delhi-NCR, stubble burning, and the sale of 'green' firecrackers ahead of Diwali. A complete ban on the manufacture, storage, and use of firecrackers remains in force, though the court previously allowed production of 'green' firecrackers without permitting their sale. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, Haryana, and Chandigarh, warning of thunderstorms, strong winds, and possible hailstorms on October 29 and 30. Rain fell in parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday, but the city's air quality remained in the 'poor' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 227 at 8 am.
Unsettled weather is expected to continue through Friday, with light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds up to 50 kmph. Conditions may improve from Saturday, with a partly cloudy sky forecast for New Delhi. Several areas including Uttam Nagar, Dwarka Sector 8, and CRRI Mathura Road recorded AQI values in the 'very poor' category, while stations like Badarpur and Chhawla reported 'moderate' levels.
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