Smog in India at a Dangerous Level by Party Now

There is a toxic smog blanket over the Indian capital New Delhi. Despite a ban, gigantic fireworks were extinguished at the annual Divali party. The number of airborne particles has reached dangerous levels for health, according to BBC .

Even without fireworks, the air quality in the Indian capital has already been affected. To prevent the worst, the Supreme Court of India ruled that fireworks should not be allowed more than two hours. But many people did not care about that, says the BBC .

Divali is one of the most important Hindu festivals. Light, in the form of fire or not, symbolizes the victory of good over evil.

Social media has talked a lot about air pollution and the connection with fireworks. Some residents took selfies with masks to complain. Others have pointed out that the air without fireworks is also heavily polluted and that it is time for the government to act against the problem.