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NEW DELHI [NCRBuzz Wire] — **The Supreme Court has mandated a strict three-hour window for Deepavali fireworks across the Delhi-NCR region for November 7 and 8, aiming to mitigate severe environmental hazards.** This judicial intervention comes amid escalating air quality concerns managed by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and graded response action plans (GRAP stages) currently active across municipal jurisdictions.
**Municipal authorities, including local police departments, have been directed to enforce the designated time slots rigorously.** Commuters and residents must adhere to the stipulated timings to prevent any localized surge in particulate matter, which historically spikes during the festive period and severely impacts public health across transit corridors and residential zones.
**Transit networks, including DMRC operations, and highway authorities like NHAI remain on high alert to manage potential visibility drops caused by smog during the festive week.** Commuters are advised to stay updated on local advisories regarding traffic restrictions, route diversions, and emergency AQI guidelines issued by municipal bodies.
The Supreme Court has historically intervened in Delhi-NCR during the winter months when stubble burning, meteorological conditions, and festive fireworks converge to push air quality index (AQI) levels into severe categories, prompting emergency regulatory measures by CAQM and GRAP.
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