https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/smog-blankets-new-delhi-as-diwali-firecrackers-worsen-air-qualityContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/smog-blankets-new-delhi-as-diwali-firecrackers-worsen-air-qualityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/smog-blankets-new-delhi-as-diwali-firecrackers-worsen-air-quality#u202264Sun, 15 Nov 2026 10:55:56 +0000A dense layer of toxic smog has settled over New Delhi, plunging the Indian capital's air quality into the severe category following Diwali celebrations. Residents set off illegal firecrackers on Sunday evening despite official bans, releasing hazardous smoke and fine particulate matter that compounded existing seasonal pollution. The worsening air crisis poses severe health risks to millions of citizens across the region, while political tensions mount as opposition parties and government figures trade blame over the ongoing environmental emergency.Why it mattersWinter air pollution is a