Delhi toxic haze after crackers: air quality plunges 2025

Firecrackers unleashed a toxic haze across Delhi, sending the Air Quality Index into severe levels. Visibility dropped, residents reported breathing irritation, and emergency health advisories were issued. Authorities launched rapid curbs, including limits on construction, traffic restrictions, and anti-smog operations. Schools reviewed schedules as hospitals saw more respiratory cases, while officials monitored stubble burning and forecast relief if winds improve.