Diwali fireworks push AQI into risky zones

The morning air in Hyderabad on Friday carried more than a whiff of Diwali’s lingering celebrations; it held a dense shroud of pollution as the city’s air quality deteriorated significantly following the grand festivities. According to data from the Central



Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has seen a sharp rise.

As of 8 a.m. on Friday, key areas registered AQI levels deep within the ‘moderate’ and ‘poor’ categories, with a few nearing the dangerous ‘very poor’ threshold.