Busting of firecrackers led to bad air quality in Lucknow: IITR report

The study revealed that the fine particulate matter (i.e., PM10 and PM2.5) monitored during pre-Diwali, Diwali and post-Diwali days in 2023 were above the National Ambient Air Quality Standards of 100 µg/m3 and 60 µg/m3.