Climate · Delhi, India · November 4, 2026

Delhi air worsens before Diwali

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 4, 2:39 AM ET

The air quality index hit 377, 'very poor', as firework limits began.

Why it matters

Millions breathe unhealthy air.

Background

Winter smog recurs in Delhi.

The story so far

1. Nov 2Delhi tightens pollution rules as smog worsens
2. Nov 4Delhi air worsens before Diwali
3. Nov 5Delhi's air worsens ahead of Diwali
4. Nov 7Delhi tops world pollution ranking before Diwali

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Sources

• BBC News ↗Nov 4, 2:39 AM ET
• Japan Times ↗Nov 4, 8:49 PM ET

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