Delhi government has decided to put a ban on firecrackers in the national capital after reviewing the COVID-19 situation ahead of Diwali.
The Delhi CM said, “Coronavirus cases have increased due to the festival season and pollution. It was decided to ban crackers in Delhi and ramp up medical infrastructure, among other measures.”
The Delhi CM also stated that the city was witnessing the “third wave” of the virus amid rising pollution levels and festive season.