Bhumi Pednekar Raises Concern Over Post-Diwali AQI Hazards

Air quality has deteriorated sharply across several cities following Diwali celebrations, with firecracker bursting contributing to a significant rise in pollution levels. Delhi has been particularly badly affected, with the AQI entering the 'severe' category in several areas.

Several people have raised concerns over the deteriorating air quality following Diwali celebrations. Actor Bhumi Pednekar also expressed concern over the health risks posed by rising pollution levels, particularly for children, animals and the elderly.

On Monday morning, she put up an Instagram post that read, "Diwali is a festival of light, love, family and new



beginnings. But every year, along with the celebrations, comes a familiar aftermath: polluted air, firecracker waste, noise and frightened animals. Firecrackers release fine particulate matter and other pollutants that add to an already challenging air-quality situation. 

And the impact isn't experienced equally. Children, older people, those with respiratory conditions and animals are particularly vulnerable. This year, let's make a choice that allows everyone including the ones who cannot speak for themselves to enjoy the festival."

In fact, around 3 am, she also posted a story saying it was heartbreaking to see people still bursting firecrackers.