Post-Diwali Pollution Chokes Delhi-NCR, AQI Remains Very Poor as Toxic Smog Engulfs the Region

Published date: Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:54:42 +0700

Delhi-NCR continues to battle alarming levels of air pollution in the aftermath of Diwali, with a thick blanket of smog engulfing several parts of the national capital and neighbouring cities.

Residents woke up to hazy skies and deteriorating air quality on November 9, as pollution levels remained in the Very Poor category across much of the region.