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Diwali fireworks leave Delhi under a blanket of smog

Latest · Delhi air quality improves as AQI drops to 290 (Hindustan Times)

Smog covered New Delhi after Diwali celebrations, with firecrackers adding to pollution, WJXT and Al Jazeera reported. The Hindu said the city’s average air…

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First published 07:21 UTC, 9 November 2026 · Updated 08:10 UTC, 14 November 2026

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Key figures

376Delhi average AQI on DiwaliThe Free Press Journal reported this average reading.

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460Jahangirpuri AQI readingThe Free Press Journal reported this as Delhi’s highest reading.

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450Sonia Vihar AQI readingIANS reported the reading as nearly 450.

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4.4xhome health care use increaseBusinessLine reported this increase.

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What has been reported

  1. 20:22 UTC, 7 November 2026

    ANI News reported that Minister Ravinder Indraj appealed to Delhi residents to celebrate Diwali without pollution.

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  2. 15:01 UTC, 8 November 2026

    The Free Press Journal reported an average AQI of 376 in Delhi on Diwali and said an air quality forecast warned conditions could become severe from Monday.

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  3. 03:07 UTC, 9 November 2026

    WJXT reported that smog covered New Delhi after firecrackers were set off during Diwali celebrations.

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  4. 08:36 UTC, 9 November 2026

    Al Jazeera reported severe air quality in the Indian capital and said the conditions posed increased health risks for more than 30 million residents.

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  5. 06:46 UTC, 11 November 2026

    DW reported that India’s main pollution monitor had clarified a wide gap between official and private air quality reports for New Delhi on Diwali.

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  6. 09:01 UTC, 12 November 2026

    BBC News reported that its analysis found missing data had caused official Diwali pollution figures to be lower than they should have been.

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  7. 03:56 UTC, 13 November 2026

    Reuters, carried by wkzo.com, reported that Delhi had overtaken Lahore as the world’s most polluted city, with air quality at hazardous levels.

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Coverage so far

Smog covered New Delhi after Diwali celebrations, with firecrackers adding to pollution, WJXT and Al Jazeera reported. The Hindu said the city’s average air quality index was in the “very poor” category, while Free Press Journal reported the same reading and said Jahangirpuri had the worst level. The Hindu’s description gave a higher peak reading for that area than Free Press Journal. Al Jazeera reported severe air quality on Monday; other reports described conditions as very poor or close to severe.

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15 November 2026

  1. 12:45Hindustan Times · Delhi air quality improves as AQI drops to 290 Original ↗
  2. 09:20business-standard.com · Air purifier sales surge in Delhi-NCR as air quality deteriorates Original ↗
  3. 09:05The New Indian Express · Delhi pollution: 47 monitoring stations record 'very poor' AQI, seven in 'severe' zone Original ↗
  4. 08:32Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News · Delhi Air Quality AQI 351: Current Status Overview Original ↗
  5. 08:20The Siasat Daily · Air quality very poor; IIT Delhi records highest AQI of 428 Original ↗
  6. 07:05Deccan Chronicle · Delhi Records 'Very Poor' Air Quality with AQI at 350; IIT Delhi Records 428 Original ↗
  7. 04:49Indiatimes · · also on 2 other sitesAir quality very poor in city; IIT Delhi records highest AQI of 428 Original ↗
  8. 04:40Jagran Josh · New Delhi AQI Today: Air Quality Turns Hazardous at 384, PM2.5 Reaches 262 µg/m³ Original ↗
  9. 03:46https://www.oneindia.com · Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor', IIT Delhi Records Highest AQI at 426 Original ↗
  10. 01:15theshillongtimes.com · 'Abki baar, AQI 400-paar': Cong taunts PM Modi over Delhi air pollution Original ↗

14 November 2026

  1. 17:53The Tribune · Delhi air remains 'very poor'; biomass burning biggest contributor to pollution Original ↗
  2. 15:30The Hindu · Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; rain may bring relief Original ↗
  3. 14:37webindia123.com · Delhis air quality remains "very poor" with AQI at 348; several areas record severe pollution levels Original ↗
  4. 14:22Open Magazine · Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: Stubble Burning and Ineffective Pollution Control Measures Original ↗
  5. 07:51Newslaundry · Hafta 615: Sonia Gandhi's 'truth', Diwali crackers and Delhi's pollution debate Original ↗
  6. 07:09ibtimes.co.in · Delhi AQI remains very poor at 348 after Diwali; firecrackers add to pollution crisis, several areas record severe air quality Original ↗
  7. 05:51Outlook India · Delhi AQI Today, November 14: ITO AQI 414, Delhi Pollution And Smog Original ↗

13 November 2026

  1. 22:18EconoTimes · Delhi Leads IQAir's Major-City Pollution List With AQI at 334 Original ↗
  2. 16:37The Jerusalem Post · Delhi, India is world's most polluted city as air quality becomes 'hazardous' Original ↗
  3. 15:49theindianawaaz.com · CPCB says Delhi's Air Quality in very poor category Original ↗
  4. 14:36gdnonline.com · World News: Delhi overtakes Lahore as world's most polluted city as air quality drops Original ↗
  5. 12:37PravdaReport · Delhi's pollution baseline rises 97% ahead of 2026 Diwali Original ↗
  6. 11:35wn.com · In pictures: Delhi overtakes Lahore as world's most polluted city as air quality drops Original ↗
  7. 11:25indiagazette.com · Delhi's air quality turns Original ↗
  8. 07:39chennaionline.com · Delhi Becomes Most Polluted City as Air Quality Deteriorates Original ↗
  9. 06:53udaipurkiran.com · Delhi Air Pollution: AQI Crosses 480 at IIT Delhi, Severe Pollution Grips Several Areas Original ↗
  10. 06:11Rediff · Delhi's air quality in 'severe' category as AQI crosses 400 mark Original ↗
  11. 04:53mint · Ballabhgarh tops pollution chart with AQI of 419, Delhi second at 403 Original ↗
  12. 04:13heraldgoa.in · Delhi AQI Remains 'Very Poor' at 319 as Children Return to Schools After Diwali Break Original ↗
  13. 03:56wkzo.com · · also on 16 other sitesDelhi overtakes Lahore as world's most polluted city as air quality drops Original ↗
  14. 03:08Business Today · Delhi chokes on smog: Air quality back in severe zone, IIT Delhi records season high AQI of 488 Original ↗

12 November 2026

  1. 12:25moneycontrol.com · AQI this low after Diwali is historic, says Delhi environment minister Original ↗
  2. 09:01BBC News · · also on 1 other siteWas Delhi pollution data during Diwali misleading? Original ↗
  3. 08:31The Northern Echo · Middlesbrough care home slapped with one-star hygiene rating Original ↗
  4. 05:05BusinessLine · · also on 11 other sitesStar Health Urges Delhi NCR Families to Take Precautions as Air Quality Stays Poor; Home Health Care Use Up 4.4x Original ↗
  5. 04:07prokerala.com · · also on 1 other siteDelhi's air quality deteriorates again, remains in 'very poor' category Original ↗

11 November 2026

  1. 16:23Skift · Air Quality Challenges in Delhi's Winter Original ↗
  2. 10:56thearabianpost.com · China Offers Clean Technologies To India To Deal With Severe Air Pollution In Delhi Original ↗
  3. 08:23wxpr.org · Health officials urge hunters to take care of heart health before opening day Original ↗
  4. 06:46DW · India: CPCB explains Delhi air quality data gap on Diwali Original ↗

10 November 2026

  1. 14:52forbesindia.com · Diwali pollution in Delhi-NCR chokes AQI sensors Original ↗
  2. 13:52Big News Network.com · · also on 1 other siteNew Delhi's air pollution crisis Original ↗
  3. 09:51thehitavada.com · Post-Diwali, pollution rises in MP: Indore tops State Original ↗
  4. 09:00Countercurrents · Never-Ending Tale of Delhi Air Pollution Original ↗
  5. 05:09Mid-Day · Diwali air pollution: How firecrackers affect AQI and threaten public health Original ↗
  6. 04:54Down To Earth · Delhi-NCR Hospitals Report Surge in Respiratory Cases Amid Post-Diwali Air Pollution Original ↗
  7. 04:54El-Balad.com · Delhi Aqi hits 879 in Mandir Marg after Diwali fireworks Original ↗
  8. 04:18Sakshi Post · Delhi Air Pollution: Will Rain Help Reduce Pollution Levels in the Coming Days? Original ↗
  9. 02:45Organiser · Delhi AQI: Why winter pollution needs examination beyond Diwali Original ↗

9 November 2026

  1. 16:53Scroll.in · Delhi air pollution: Several monitoring stations did not report AQI readings on Diwali night Original ↗
  2. 15:08SahilOnline | Reflection of the Truth · Delhi wakes up to thick grey haze as post-Diwali pollution worsens Original ↗
  3. 14:38CNA · South Asia smog: Air quality in New Delhi worsens after Diwali celebrations Original ↗
  4. 12:39Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST · Questions over Delhi AQI data as several monitoring stations go offline on Diwali night Original ↗
  5. 11:13NetNewsLedger · Delhi Chokes Under Post-Diwali Smog Despite Emergency Controls Original ↗
  6. 08:36Al Jazeera · · also on 1 other siteSmog blankets New Delhi as Diwali firecrackers worsen air quality Original ↗
  7. 07:42WGAU · · also on 1 other siteSmog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks light up the sky Original ↗
  8. 07:36aninews.in · · also on 5 other sitesDelhi's post-Diwali air pollution 'public health emergency', firecrackers worsen crisis: Environmentalists Original ↗
  9. 03:07Yakima Herald-Republic · · also on 14 other sitesNew Delhi wakes to toxic smog after Diwali as firecrackers add to seasonal pollution crisis Original ↗
  10. 03:07WJXT · · also on 16 other sitesThick smog shrouds New Delhi after Diwali firecrackers add to seasonal pollution Original ↗

8 November 2026

  1. 15:01Free Press Journal · · also on 1 other siteDelhi Chokes On Diwali Smoke As AQI Hits 376, Severe Pollution Looms Original ↗

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