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After Diwali, Lucknow’s air clears slightly, still above safe limits
Lucknow's air quality improved post-Diwali, with the AQI dropping to a "Moderate" level by Wednesday, down from a "Poor" reading of 250 on Tuesday. Experts credit better enforcement of firecracker bans and pre-festival rainfall for the improvement, although pollution levels remain concerning. Ongoing monitoring and stricter emissions checks are urged to prevent further deterioration.