The environment minister reiterated his appeal to the governments of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to deploy teams on the eastern and western peripheries to facilitate the redirection of buses and trucks onto alternative routes.
The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received over 200 calls, including 22 related to firecrackers on Diwali, an officer said on Monday.
According to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) data, the levels of PM10 soared 15-16 times the 24-hour standard at several places in Delhi.
The High Court said that no holy book says to burst firecrackers to please God.
The festival of Diwali brings joy to millions across the nation. One of the most celebrated traditions during this festivity is setting off firecrackers.
According to the police, the accused identified as Rishi, a 27-year-old resident of Shiv Ram Park, and Amit, 28, from Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad, had procured the firecrackers from Rohtak, Haryana, and were selling them in Delhi.
Amid rising air pollution and ahead of Diwali, the city government has announced a ban on the storage, sale, and bursting of crackers in Delhi.
This ban will remain in force in Delhi till January 1, 2023, so that the people of Delhi can be relieved from the problem of pollution caused by the burning of firecrackers.
He said the situation would be brought under control with the sprinkling of water in the city, beginning today.
He said the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) had issued instructions to the Delhi Police and the SDMs to maintain a 24-hour vigil to prevent pollution caused by firecrackers with a special focus on the situation in the border areas of the city.
