People stand on the banks of river Yamuna on a smoggy morning as air pollution spikes in New Delhi, India, November 13, 2026. REUTERS

Delhi overtakes Lahore as world’s most polluted city

India’s capital New Delhi has overtaken Pakistan’s Lahore as the world’s most polluted city, with its Air Quality Index crossing 400 and entering the ‘severe’ category.

Published On 13 Nov 2026