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As Delhi chokes, minister Gopal Rai says stubble burning, firecrackers responsible for pollution - The air quality in various parts of the National Capital Region deteriorated as it entered the 'severe' category on Friday morning, following Diwali.
Delhi's fire department received 25% less calls this year on Diwali - Despite the ban, people in several areas of the national capital were seen burning firecrackers, thereby contributing to the already poor air quality
As a thick blanket of smog shrouds the skies of Delhi, several people here complained of itchy throat and watery eyes.
Delhi AQI dips to 'hazardous' category after Diwali, situation likely to worsen - Despite the ban on firecrackers by the Kejriwal government, many were seen bursting crackers on streets contributing to the degradation of the AQI
The Delhi air quality index reading plummeted to "severe" category this morning, following the festival of Diwali as people violated the ban on firecrackers and the national capital woke up under a blanket of toxic smog.