Violating the ban on crackers, residents in Delhi celebrated Diwali by bursting fireworks. (Photo: X/ANI)

People were seen bursting crackers in different parts of Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

The intensity of bursting firecrackers was comparatively lesser than last year. (Photo:X/ANI)

The Delhi Fire Services received over 200 fire incident-related calls on Diwali. (Photo: PTI)

Air pollution was the worst in Anand Vihar with an AQI of 969. (Photo: X/ANI)

Thick smog engulfed the national capital after Diwali celebration. (Photo: X/ANI)

Delhi has been reeling under 'severe' air pollution in the last few weeks. (Photo: X/ANI)

The government has resorted to water sprinkling to curb the rising air pollution in the city. (Photo: PTI)

The Supreme Court has said its order banning firecrackers is not just limited to the Delhi-NCR region. (Photo: PTI)

Ahead of Diwali, several shops in Delhi were seen selling firecrackers openly. (Photo: PTI)