Union government warns firecracker pollution may worsen Delhi AQI 362
Delhi's air has been stuck in the "very poor" zone for six days now, with Delhi's overall AQI at 362, while areas like Dwarka, IIT Delhi, and ITO were in the "severe" category.
With Deepavali right around the corner, the Union government's Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi warns things could get even worse thanks to firecracker pollution.
Delhi stubble burning contribution under 2%
It's a mix of slow winds, chilly weather, and everyday stuff like car emissions and dust.
Stubble burning isn't as big a factor this week: its impact on PM2.5 dropped from nearly 8% to just under 2%.
Still, with festival fireworks coming up, the Union government's Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi says air quality could slip into "severe" territory through November 9.
That means anyone with breathing issues should be extra careful this week.