Gujarat Samachar. Ahmedabad's AQI hit 384 during Diwali, sparking health warnings for vulnerable groups. Pollution from firecrackers, construction, vehicles, and industry. Ahmedabad's air quality is critical, with AQI exceeding 150 in many areas pre-Diwali. Doctors warn of a surge in respiratory emergencies, especially. Dr Shanti Bhushan Prasad, Cluster Head – Intensivist & Critical Care Medicine at Shalby Hospitals, agreed that emergencies rise during Diwali.