Disaster● Elevated53m ago · Nov 9, 2026, 10:34 AM
In pictures: Smog blankets Indian cities after Deepavali as firecrackers push air quality to ‘severe’
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hindu · South Asia
Indian cities are blanketed in smog following Deepavali celebrations, as firecrackers have caused air quality to reach severe levels. This event highlights significant environmental and public health concerns.
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