Hospitals across Indian capital see surge in respiratory illnesses as air pollution worsens after celebration of Hindu festival Events
Thousands take part in joyous Diwali celebrations but some Londoners complain about fireworks keeping them awake Events
‘Happy Diwali from a Pakistani’: Content creator celebrates festival with fireworks on London streets; viral video wins hearts The Indian Express Culture
Air breathed by people in the city categorised as ‘severe’ in quality after fireworks contribute to thick smogDelhi awoke to a thick haze on Tuesday, a day after millions of people celebrated the Hindu festival of Diwali with fireworks, marking the beginning of the pollution season that has become an annual blight on India’s capital.Those in the most polluted city in the world once again found themselves breathing dangerously toxic air that fell into the “severe” category on Tuesday morning. Continue reading... Events
Air quality data shows 36 of Indian capital’s 38 monitoring stations now in ‘red zone’ Events
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Aroen Kishen has warned of the danger of fireworks, two years after the fire which killed his wife and two children Events
'Firework killed my family during Diwali and destroyed my life' BBC Events
So-called green fireworks may emit less smoke than conventional ones in controlled tests but scientists and doctors are sceptical about difference in real-world impact Events
