Mumbai s Air Quality Index (AQI) has fallen into the poor category after Diwali celebrations, with the city s overall AQI recorded at 234. The haze has been exacerbated by heavy fireworks on Diwali night. The Mumbai High Court has allowed firecrackers to be blown for three hours in the city, but the Supreme Court has emphasized a blanket ban on fireworks across all states.
Amid Mumbai air quality turning poor, the developers body said attributing the entire air quality crisis solely to the real estate sector oversimplifies a complex issue.
Mumbai News Live Updates (November 11): After the lawyers said that Mumbaikars should be applauded for their restraint on bursting crackers during the festival, CJ Upadhyaya said, “Let's not become Delhi. Let's remain Mumbaikars.”
The Bombay High Court on Friday modified its earlier order and said firecrackers can be burst only between 8 pm and 10 pm during Diwali in view of the air pollution situation.