Toxic Air Blankets Odisha Post-Diwali: Talcher Worst Hit, Bhubaneswar Crosses ‘Poor’ Mark

Bhubaneswar: Following Diwali celebrations, smoke from fireworks has noticeably spoiled the air quality in many cities across Odisha. Industrial areas have been hit particularly hard, with Talcher recording the worst air quality in the state at an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 281 on Monday. Available data showed Joda-Bileipada at 258 and the state capital Bhubaneswar at 206, while Rourkela…