A view of Delhi NH 24 shrouded in heavy smog on a cold morning amid rising air pollution levels on November 3, 2026Image source, Getty Images
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Air pollution is an annual problem in Delhi and large parts of northern India

ByAbhishek Dey & Rachita PrasadBBC News
  • Published4 November 2026, 06:50 GMT
Updated 1 hour ago

Delhi is once again battling worsening air pollution as the onset of winter brings a familiar deterioration in air quality to India's capital.

The city's air quality index (AQI) - which measures PM2.5, fine particulate matter that can clog lungs - has crossed 300, entering the "very poor" category and raising health concerns for millions of residents.