Chennai air quality drops to 'poor' levels following Deepavali celebrations

Chennai's air quality index plummeted to the 'poor' category the morning after Deepavali celebrations. Manali Village recorded the highest AQI of 296, while other areas like Arumbakkam and Kodungaiyur also reported high pollution levels. This significant deterioration highlights the environmental impact of firecracker usage across the city during the festive period.