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Kolkata came in second, followed by Karachi in third, Lahore (Pakistan) in fourth, and Mumbai in fifth. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report, Delhi’s air pollution levels this Diwali were the highest in the last four years.

Strict Instructions from the Supreme Court

It is fortunate that the winds were very favorable this time, preventing an emergency situation from developing. Due to the wind speed, the polluted air did not stagnate in one place, otherwise the situation would have been worse. This Diwali, Delhi-NCR’s pollution levels were higher than in previous years, despite the Supreme Court’s strict instructions. The central and state governments made tall claims about curbing the pollution caused by green firecrackers.

The reality was that the firecrackers sold under the guise of green firecrackers also caused significant pollution. Furthermore, claims of curbing fake firecrackers and taking action and spraying water at various places to address rising air pollution also proved unsuccessful. This situation is despite the fact that 134 major cities across the country, including Delhi, have plans to curb air pollution under the National Clean Air Program (NCAP), which costs crores of rupees. The target is to reduce PM-10 levels by 40 percent in all these cities by March 2026.

Which cities had poor air quality?

According to the CPCB’s air quality report, of the 264 cities it monitors, the air quality in approximately 200 cities during Diwali was in the very poor or poor category.

These include major cities like Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Ballabhgarh, Bahadurgarh, Meerut, etc. According to agencies closely monitoring air pollution, it is difficult to determine the extent to which firecracker smoke contributes to the increased pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, as no study has been conducted on this issue. It is likely that the burning of stubble and garbage, along with firecrackers, contributes to this.

The world’s top 5 most polluted cities, according to IQ Air

Delhi-1752
Kolkata-1733
Karchi-1674
Lahore-1655
Mumbai-162

If Los Angeles, Beijing, and London can reduce air pollution, why can’t Delhi? – Amitabh Kant

Regarding the increasing air pollution in Delhi-NCR, former NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Amitabh Kant raised questions, asking, “If Los Angeles, Beijing, and London can control air pollution, why can’t Delhi?” He said that to address this, continuous work and strict implementation of initiatives are needed. An integrated action plan is needed, one that integrates all aspects of air pollution.