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Delhi woke up to its first dense fog of the season on Wednesday, causing widespread disruption at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) and sending air quality plummeting to ‘Very Poor’. Visibility dropped to zero meters at IGI, leading to flight diversions and delays, while the air quality index (AQI) soared to 366, marking the 15th consecutive day of ‘very poor’ air quality. The fog and worsening pollution brought health issues for residents, including eye irritation, runny noses, shortness of breath, and coughing.

Delhi’s air quality has been stuck in the ‘Very Poor’ category for 15 consecutive days, with smog blanketing the city and impacting daily life. Flight operations at Delhi and Amritsar airports have been disrupted due to reduced visibility, and health concerns are mounting as pollution reaches dangerous levels.

Air quality in Delhi remains in the ‘very poor’ category, while other major cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and others face varying levels of pollution. Get the latest air quality index (AQI) readings and insights on the current air pollution situation across India.

South Asia faces a severe air pollution crisis with alarming smog levels engulfing major cities in India and Pakistan. Lahore in Pakistan has topped the world’s pollution chart, while Delhi continues to battle ‘very poor’ air quality. The situation has prompted school closures and public health concerns across the region.

Pakistan has accused India of contributing to record-breaking smog levels in Lahore, Punjab province, with air quality index exceeding 1,000. Tens of thousands, particularly children and elderly, have fallen ill due to the severe air pollution, prompting the Pakistani government to implement stringent measures, including school closures and a ‘green lockdown’.

Post-Diwali celebrations, India’s air quality deteriorates significantly. Delhi’s air quality hovers near the ‘severe’ category, while Noida, Sonipat, and Muzzafarnagar face ‘very poor’ air quality. Read on for the latest updates and insights on the alarming pollution levels across the nation.

This week in India, a grenade attack in Srinagar injured five people, while Delhi grappled with air pollution and the brewing diplomatic crisis between India and Canada took center stage. Meanwhile, the Indian stock market saw significant activity with several companies preparing for IPOs and a surge in market capitalization.

Following Diwali celebrations, air pollution levels have spiked dramatically in major Indian cities. Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Patna are grappling with hazardous air quality, as the festive season coincides with a drop in temperature and agricultural stubble burning. This report examines the alarming rise in air pollution and its impact on residents.

Punjab has witnessed a surge in stubble burning cases, reaching a record high of 484 cases in a single day. This coincides with Delhi’s deteriorating air quality, which is primarily attributed to local pollution sources, including transport, residential burning, and industrial emissions. While farm fires contribute minimally to Delhi’s air quality, Punjab’s rising stubble burning cases raise concerns about their impact on regional air quality.

A day after Diwali, India grapples with severe air pollution. While Delhi, known for its air quality woes, finds itself in 10th position, Karnala in Haryana tops the list of most polluted cities with a hazardous AQI of 471. Other cities in Uttar Pradesh, including Moradabad, Rampur, and Bareilly, are also reporting alarmingly high pollution levels, raising concerns about public health.