epa13372052 A view of Kartavya path amid heavy smog in New Delhi, India, 12 November 2026. Air quality fell into the 'very poor' category, with AQI levels nearing 350 in several areas. EPA/RAJAT GUPTA

epa13372053 An Indian man walks near the President house amid heavy smog in New Delhi, India, 12 November 2026. Air quality fell into the 'very poor' category, with AQI levels nearing 350 in several areas. EPA/RAJAT GUPTA

epa13372051 A view of Vijay Chowk amid heavy smog in New Delhi, India, 12 November 2026. Air quality fell into the 'very poor' category, with AQI levels nearing 350 in several areas. EPA/RAJAT GUPTA