Thick smog shrouds New Delhi after Diwali firecrackers add to seasonal pollution

Source: nprNews November 9, 2026 · 07:09
Thick smog shrouds New Delhi after Diwali firecrackers add to seasonal pollution
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New Delhi, home to over 30 million people, regularly ranks among the world's most polluted areas during winter, with pollution worsening in late October and November.
Capital
New Delhi
Region
South Asia
Income level
Lower middle income
ISO code
IND
Data: World Bank

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