The Straits Times·India

Delhi becomes world's most polluted city as smog worsens

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 13 November 2026, 04:29 UTC ·10 sec listen

Delhi overtook Lahore as the world’s most polluted city on Friday, with air quality reaching hazardous levels. Smog blanketed India’s capital of 20 million people, sharply reducing visibility across the city and making conditions dangerous for residents.

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