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Firecracker restrictions flouted on Diwali night, pollution levels spike in Delhi NCR

A reality check on Diwali night revealed widespread violations of firecracker restrictions across Delhi and the National Capital Region. Crackers were burst well beyond the court-mandated 11 PM deadline, causing PM 2.5 levels in Dwarka Sector 8 to exceed 1500 and PM 10 levels to surpass 2000.

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Firecracker restrictions flouted on Diwali night, pollution levels spike in Delhi NCR

Furthermore, key government AQI stations including Dwarka NSIT and Lodhi Road stopped transmitting live pollution data during peak hours.