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A thick blanket of smog covered New Delhi after Diwali celebrations, with firecrackers contributing to dangerously high pollution levels. The air quality index exceeded 350 in several parts of the capital, reaching the severe category and posing significant health risks. Despite restrictions on fireworks, residents celebrated the Hindu festival of lights with firecrackers, releasing smoke and fine particulate matter into the atmosphere. The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged authorities to address the issue with year-round scientific and balanced measures rather than solely blaming Diwali firecrackers for the city's pollution.
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