Air pollution over 66 times WHO limit in parts of Delhi as people defy ban on firecrackers on Deepavali
Data on air pollution missing from several monitoring stations of the Delhi Government at the peak of air pollution during the intervening night of November 8 and 9
New Delhi's air quality worsened on Friday, November 6, 2026, with many parts experiencing "severe" levels of air pollution, according to official data. The Delhi High Court and a Parliamentary Standing Committee have called for a reduction in the 18% GST on air purification products, but the GST Fitment Committee has maintained the levy at 18%.
The capital's overall air quality was recorded at 391 (very poor) at 9 a.m. on Friday, based on Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. The 24-hour average AQI of Delhi was 369 (very poor) on Thursday at 4 p.m., slightly lower than the previous day's reading of 377 (very poor). Meteorological factors and pollution from agricultural stubble burning and firecrackers during the festive season contribute to the city's deteriorating air quality.
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