Following Diwali celebrations, air quality across the State plummeted to ‘severe’ and ‘hazardous’ levels. Even the air in ‘Cleanest City’ Indore turned toxic. Three of the State’s biggest cities have been hit the hardest. In Indore, city consistently ranked number one for cleanliness, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was even higher than that of Delhi. In Indore, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded near 500 on the night of Diwali. There was no significant improvement by the following morning. According to average data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on the morning of November 9, Gwalior’s AQI was recorded at 340, which falls into the ‘very poor’ category. Pollution levels remained notably high across various monitoring stations in the city. In Bhopal, a large number of firecrackers were burst on the night of Diwali, which has impacted the city’s air quality. Data from various monitoring stations revealed concerning AQI (Air Quality Index) levels: 242 in TT Nagar, 127 in Idgah Hills, and 177 in Paryavaran Parisar. The pollution level in TT Nagar was recorded in the ‘poor’ category. Given these conditions, children and the elderly are advised to avoid going outdoors during the morning and evening hours. As the cases of respiratory discomfort and seasonsl allergy soars to great levels.