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New Delhi’s air quality turns hazardous after Diwali fireworks

The air quality hit very poor in India’s capital, New Delhi, after the fireworks used in the Diwali Festival of Lights. The air quality index rose above 400 to the “hazardous” level. The buildings engulfed in heavy smog in the capital. “Visibility has dropped to 200 meters in some parts of the city,” said RK Jemamani from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

Air quality index values ​​indicating the level of air pollution are classified as in the range of 0-50 “good”, 51-100 “moderate”, 101-150 “unhealthy for sensitive groups”, 151-200 “unhealthy”, 201-300 “very unhealthy” and 301-500 “hazardous”. Fireworks used during the festival worsen the level of air pollution in India every year.

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Türkiye Sends Over 100,000 Tons of Aid to Gaza

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Türkiye has delivered 101,271 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza since Israel’s attacks began on October 7, 2023. Under AFAD coordination and with support from ministries and NGOs, 14 planes and 16 ships carried vital supplies, including food, medicine, and shelter. Aid included 65,273 tons of flour, 25,180 tents, 53 ambulances, 8 field hospitals, and thousands of hygiene kits, water, and clothing. The ongoing blockade and bombardment have created a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with urgent needs for shelter, food, water, and medical support.

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