Air Pollution: PM2.5 Levels Post Diwali In 9 Indian Capital Cities Higher In 2023 Than 2022, Delhi Records Highest Spike

On November 13, the day after Diwali, the average PM2.5 level in Delhi was 395.9 micrograms per cubic metre, the highest among all the cities. On Diwali, Patna saw the highest average PM2.5 level.

The levels of PM2.5 (particulate matter with size less than 2.5 micrometres) post Diwali in nine capital cities of India are higher this year compared to 2022. On the morning of November 13, the day after Diwali, the average PM2.5 level in Delhi was the highest among 11 cities. ( Image Source :Getty )

Air Pollution: The levels of PM2.5 on the morning after Diwali in nine capital cities of India were higher this year compared to 2022. On the morning of November 13 (from midnight till 11:59 am), the day after Diwali, the average PM2.5 level in Delhi was the highest among 11 capital cities analysed by the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) Tracker. While unseasonal rain two days ahead of Diwali had caused air pollution levels in several cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai to drop,