NEW DELHI, INDIA - NOVEMBER 9, 2026: Thick smog blankets parts of the capital a day after Diwali celebrations, as the city grapples with severe air pollution. The citywide Air Quality Index (AQI) reached the “Very Poor” category, with several monitoring stations recording “Severe” levels above 400, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. The deteriorating air quality raises public health concerns for residents. (Photo by yanni rawat/JNA Press via Nexpher Images)

Delhi Wakes To Severe Smog (10 images)