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New Delhi blanketed in toxic smog after Diwali fireworks

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New Delhi experienced severe air pollution following Diwali celebrations, with parts of the city seeing an air quality index reach 400, which is classified as severe. The smog was attributed to extensive fireworks use during the holiday period.
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On Monday morning, New Delhi woke up blanketed in thick smog after residents lit up the skies with firecrackers during Diwali celebrations, exacerbating already dangerously high pollution levels. Despite restrictions set by India’s Supreme Court last month to limit pollution by allowing only approved “green” firecrackers for limited times on certain days, many still used traditional ones that released smoke and fine particulate matter into the atmosphere. The Air Quality Index exceeded 350 in several parts of the city, reaching the severe category as per the World Health Organization’s guidelines, which poses significant health risks to residents.

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Smog Blankets New Delhi After Diwali
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Leans left Hedges 2 of 13 claims Outlet record 60/100
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“The articles describe related conditions but refer to different time periods and impacts, with Article A discussing general air pollution concerns and its health effects while Article B specifically addresses smog after Diwali fireworks.”
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“Article A describes preparations for pollution before Diwali, while Article B reports on actual smog following Diwali celebrations.”
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New Delhi blanketed in toxic smog after Diwali fireworks New Delhi woke up to thick smog after Diwali celebrations saw fireworks light up the city overnight.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-09
2026-11-09 · Al Jazeera
New Delhi blanketed in toxic smog after Diwali fireworks · assertive framing

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New Delhi blanketed in toxic smog after Diwali fireworks New Delhi woke up to thick smog after Diwali celebrations saw fireworks light up the city overnight. asserted
fireworks → blanket → city
Air pollution reached severe levels on Monday, with an air quality index of 400 in parts of the city which is considered severe. asserted
which → reach → city
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