A building engulfed by smog in Chandigarh. Tribune file
Chandigarh, November 13
City's air quality deteriorated from very poor to severe category on Diwali night.
According to the Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee, the air quality worsened after 6 pm and around 10 pm it was observed to be 'severe' at the Sector 53 monitoring station and 'very poor' category at the Sector 22, PEC-12 and IMTECH stations.
There was improvement in the AQI after 2 am on November 13 and it is further improving. The observations made in the morning of the day next to Diwali showed the air quality that had reached 'severe' on Diwali night coming to 'moderate'.
It was observed that in each station, the air quality index and noise levels increased on Diwali day. However, because of weather conditions the AQI has been improving after 3 am on November 13 and is likely to improve further.
As this time, Diwali fell in November, due to climatic condition and stubble-burning the air quality deteriorated further and sometimes came under 'very poor' category.
Noise levels also increase
Noise levels also increased on Diwali day as compared to the other days. The highest noise levels from 8 pm to 10 pm were recorded in Sector 22 (79.2 dB(A)) and the lowest in Sector 17 (64.4 dB(A)).
Cracker restriction goes for a toss
The UT Administration had put restrictions on bursting of fire crackers. According to the order, only green crackers were to be burnt and that too between 8 pm and 10 pm on Diwali.
Crackers were burst even before 8 pm and after 10 pm in several parts of the city.
The Tribune News Service brings you the latest news, analysis and insights from the region, India and around the world. Follow the Tribune News Service for a wide-ranging coverage of events as they unfold, with perspective and clarity.
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates.
Most Read In 24 Hours
Don't Miss
View All
Top News
Bibhav Kumar said ‘Neech aurat, tujhe sabak sikhayenge’, repeatedly slapped me, kicked me in the chest, pelvis while I had periods, alleges Swati Maliwal in FIR
The Rajya Sabha MP of the Aam Aadmi Party gives a graphic ac...
'Political hitman' back to old ways of saving himself: Swati Maliwal on video footage surfacing from Kejriwal's house
A video from Kejriwal’s house has surfaced
Bridges burnt—can Arvind Kejriwal and AAP recover from the Swati Maliwal controversy
While BJP makes it all about women’s ‘asmita’, unverified vi...
Himachal Pradesh BJP expels rebel leaders Rakesh Choudhary, ex-minister Ram Lal Markanda from party
Decision came after the party failed to persuade rebel leade...
Delhi-bound Air India flight from Pune collides with tug truck before takeoff
Emergency protocols are swiftly enacted, ensuring the safety...
