Delhi Suffers Worst Pre-Diwali Air Quality in 10 Years as AQI Hits 369; Severe Smog Threatens Capital
National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi woke up on Sunday, 8 November 2026, to its most polluted Diwali eve in a decade. A lethal combination of skyrocketing stubble burning, low wind speeds, and widespread violation of firecracker restrictions pushed air quality levels to dangerous extremes across the region. The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) … Read more