Delhi Breathes In Smoke After Diwali 2025

By Jony Shekhawat | Published Date : October 24, 2025

This post Diwali morning air was thick and dusky due to firecrackers and non-electric CVs.

There was a foggy morning next after Diwali 2025. This fog was not winter fog, but it was polluted air that was a result of excess firecrackers. This time, AQI was 440 above, one of the highest in five years. Even with the ban on loud crackers, many still burned them late at night. Along with that, diesel trucks and buses kept moving, adding black smoke and gases.

Many hospitals said more patients came with cough and breathing problems. Doctors advised people to stay inside and avoid going out early morning.

Crackers Made the Air Worse

Table Of Contents

1. Crackers Made the Air Worse

2. Electric Trucks  To Clean the Air

3. Why It’s Time for EV Trucks

4. A Small Step Can Change Things

5. Conclusion

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Firecrackers release tiny dust and gases — PM2.5, PM10, and a mix of toxic smoke. This time, the PM2.5 level was almost 59 times higher than the safe mark given by the WHO. The air was around 15% dirtier than last year’s Diwali.

Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana was very less — just under 4% of total pollution. So, the main reason was local — firecrackers and diesel trucks.

Electric Trucks To Clean the Air

Electric trucks, buses, and pickups don’t make any smoke. Diesel ones do — they release CO, NOx, and heavy fumes. One electric truck can stop about 4.6 tons of CO₂ in a year — that’s like planting 200 trees. If some diesel trucks are replaced by electric ones, the air will clear faster and PM2.5 will drop in days.

Why It’s Time for EV Trucks

Electric buses and trucks give many clear benefits:

• Less air pollution, cleaner city roads
• Lower cost of running and servicing
• Easy to follow new pollution rules
• Good image for companies using EVs
• If charged on solar, they cut even more carbon

The latest electric truck and mini truck models of electric fuel can reduce pollution up to 73% in comparison to diesel trucks. The inclusion of EV pickups will be a great movement towards a green environment.

A Small Step Can Change Things

To avoid another bad Diwali, Delhi needs to act early — less firecrackers, cleaner logistics, and more electric trucks on the roads. Each EV matters. One truck less on diesel means hundreds of people breathing better air.

Conclusion

Diwali 2025 again showed how firecrackers and diesel trucks make Delhi’s air unbreathable. But the fix is right here — electric commercial vehicles. The electric trucks, pickups, and buses will prove as a gift for our lives as these EV vehicles emit no carbon and also play a vital role in making a clean environment. We should mind it before drastic conditions.

Also Read: How the Mahindra Treo Plus is Changing Last-Mile Delivery in India in 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Trucks

Q1: Why was Delhi’s air so bad after Diwali 2025?

Ans: Mainly due to firecrackers and diesel-run commercial vehicles. Stubble burning contributed very little.

Q2: How can electric trucks help reduce pollution?

Ans: EVs have zero tailpipe emissions, reducing smoke, PM2.5, and NOx. One truck can save around 4.6 tons of CO₂ annually.

Q3: Are electric trucks cheaper to run than diesel trucks?

Ans: Yes, they have lower fuel costs and require less maintenance, making them more economical in the long run.

Q4: Can small EV vehicles also make a difference?

Ans: Yes, electric pickups and mini trucks help reduce pollution in city deliveries and contribute to cleaner urban air.

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