#Gravitas | Just hours after Diwali celebrations ended, residents of New Delhi woke up to a toxic haze blanketing the city. The Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to an alarming 999 in several areas — far beyond the “hazardous” level. Firecrackers, stubble burning, and low wind speeds have once again turned Delhi’s air into a health emergency. How bad is the situation? Who’s responsible? And will anything change? Watch our full report from the ground.

Delhi’s Post-Diwali Air Turns Poisonous, AQI Hits 999 in Parts of City

Delhi woke up under a blanket of pollution. People blamed Diwali firecrackers for the severe smog. Data show that stubble burning contributed 36% to the pollution. Palki Sharma tells you it is easy for leaders to single out firecrackers instead of calling out stubble burning.

Gravitas | Delhi Pollution: Stubble burning to be blamed?

It's that time of the year when the Indian capital of New Delhi turns into a gas chamber, the already poor air quality has significantly worsened once again after Diwali. Crackers were burnt despite the blanket ban, the AQI has now entered the severe category, according to the forecasts, the conditions will prevail in the coming days.

Delhi's air quality worsens after Diwali, stubble burning's share in pollution may rise to 35%

It's that time of the year when the Indian capital turns into a gas chamber, the already poor air quality has significantly worsened once again after Diwali. Crackers were burnt despite the blanket ban, the AQI has now entered the severe quality.

Air quality in Delhi worsens to severe category; stubble burning, crackers chokes capital

In India, Chinese goods are expected to incur significant losses ahead of Diwali and other festivities. Cheaper Chinese items like firecrackers, ornamental LED lights, lamps, and lanterns, which used to sell like hotcakes ahead of Diwali, have lost their appeal due to anti-China sentiments.

Amid border tensions, Indians ditch made-in-China products this Diwali

Regulation and accountability to environmental norms rather than a straightforward ban seem to be a more effective in India

Regulation and accountability more effective than ban on firecrackers

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