Climate · New Delhi, India · November 7, 2026

Delhi tops world pollution ranking before Diwali

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 6, 7:05 AM ET

IQAir ranked New Delhi the most polluted major city on Saturday morning, on the eve of Diwali.

Why it matters

Millions face health risks from smog each winter.

Background

Crop fires and traffic add to winter smog.

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

• South China Morning Post ↗Nov 7, 1:01 AM ET
• DW ↗Nov 6, 7:05 AM ET

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