In pics: Visibility down, pollution up day after Delhi-NCR's cracker-filled Diwali

Delhiites reportedly burst crackers on Diwali beyond the time stipulated by the Supreme Court. A day later, the AQI plunged

Published on Oct 21, 2025 02:19 PM IST 10 Photos
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A metro seen departing a station in Noida amid thick smog this morning(HT Photo)

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A layer of smog seen in the early hours of the morning after Diwali with an immense increase in pollution levels.(Photo by Sanchit Khanna, HT)

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A pink line Delhi metro train passes through thick smog on Tuesday morning(Photo by Sanchit Khanna, HT)

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Man wearing a mask stands in front of the India Gate in New Delhi on Tuesday, a day after the city celebrated Diwali(Photo by Arvind Yadav, HT)

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View of the skyscraper in Noida amid low visibility due to air pollution early in the morning, a day after Diwali.(Photo by Sunil Ghosh, HT)