Delhi Pollution LIVE: Mumbai Police Books 806 People For Violating HC's Order On Firecracker Ban, Penal Action Taken Against 734

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The air quality in Delhi showed slight improvement on Diwali as it remained in the “poor” category as compared to “severe” over the last few days. The Air Quality Index (AQI) at Anand Vihar stood at 266, in RK Puram at 241, in Punjabi Bagh at 233 and in ITO at 227, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). 

Light rain and favourable wind speed on Friday helped in dispersing pollutants in the air, thereby, bringing down the air quality from "severe" to "poor" category. 

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", 401 and 450 "severe" and above 450 "severe plus".

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier predicted slight improvement in the air quality just ahead of the festival due to favourable meteorological conditions, including light rain, under the influence of a western disturbance. 

In view of worsening air pollution, the Supreme Court had imposed a nationwide ban on firecrackers containing barium earlier this week.

A bench of Justices AS Bopanna and MM Sundresh directed the Rajasthan government to comply with its earlier order on bursting of firecrackers.

"Sensitising common people about the harmful effects of firecrackers is the key. Ironically, nowadays children don't burst many firecrackers but elders do. It is a wrong perception that it is the duty of the court when it comes to pollution and environment protection. People have to come forward. It is for everyone to manage air and sound pollution," the top court bench said.

Meanwhile, the 24-hour average air quality index on Saturday stood at 220, the lowest for the day before Diwali in eight years.

As per CPCB data, Delhi clocked an AQI of 312 on Diwali last year, 382 in 2021, 414 in 2020, 337 in 2019, 281 in 2018, 319 in 2017, and 431 in 2016.

19:32 PM (IST)  •  13 Nov 2023

Mumbai Police Books 806 People For Violating HC's Order On Firecracker Ban, Penal Action Taken Against 734

Mumbai Police has registered 784 cases against 806 persons for violation of Bombay High Court orders on crackers and air pollution. Out of these 806 persons, penal action was taken against 734 persons. Bombay High Court had allowed bursting of firecrackers only between 8 pm to 10pm during Diwali.

Mumbai Police has registered 784 cases against 806 persons for violation of Bombay High Court orders on crackers and air pollution. Out of these 806 persons, penal action was taken against 734 persons.

Bombay High Court had allowed bursting of firecrackers only between 8 pm to…

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2023

19:07 PM (IST)  •  13 Nov 2023

'Due To Kejriwal's Lies & Failed Policies...': Anurag Thakur Attacks Kejriwal Over Rise In Pollution

Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh | On air pollution situation in Delhi, Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, "Due to Kejriwal's lies and failed policies, crores of people in Delhi have to suffer. Their health is being toyed with. Kejriwal is guilty of toying with lives. He was busy in his liquor scam and other scams & his Punjab Government too was involved in corruption. They have made life in Delhi difficult by burning stubble...Arvind Kejriwal and his government are guilty of doing this..."

#WATCH | Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh | On air pollution situation in Delhi, Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, "Due to Kejriwal's lies and failed policies, crores of people in Delhi have to suffer. Their health is being toyed with. Kejriwal is guilty of toying with lives. He was… pic.twitter.com/F2Rsqu66sx

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2023