Smog shrouds New Delhi streets on Oct 21

Vehicles navigated New Delhi's streets with headlights switched on during the day as dense smog dramatically cut visibility across the national capital on 21 October 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Wasim Sarvar)

A thick layer of smog reduced visibility to hazardous levels across New Delhi on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, with vehicles forced to use headlights as the haze blanketed major roads. (Photo: NationPress/Wasim Sarvar)

Air quality in New Delhi deteriorated sharply on 21 October 2026, with dense smog settling over the capital and severely limiting road visibility, according to on ground observations. (Photo: NationPress/Wasim Sarvar)

The severity of New Delhi's smog crisis on 21 October 2026 was underscored by drivers keeping headlights on mid afternoon, as the capital's air remained thick with pollutants and particulate haze. (Photo: NationPress/Wasim Sarvar)