Parts of Delhi continues to reel under ‘severe’ air pollution

New Delhi The air quality of the national capital continued to be in the “very poor” category for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday (November 5, 2026), while many parts of the city reeled under “severe” air pollution, according to official data. The overall air quality is expected to deteriorate to the “severe” category during Deepavali. “Severe” level air pollution affects healthy people and seriously impacts those with existing diseases, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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storyline 1 On Thursday (November 5, 2026), many parts of the city, including Alipur, Bawana, ITO, Dwarka, and Jahangirpuri, witnessed “severe” level air pollution.