STORY: Dense smog continued to blanket New Delhi on Sunday (November 15), as residents called on the government to find lasting solutions to the city's chronic air pollution.

Local media reported that several parts of the capital recorded Air Quality Index (AQI) readings above 400, classified as ‘severe’, on Sunday.

New Delhi resident Harpreet Singh said pollution was causing serious health problems for people of all ages, including his six-year-old daughter, who is suffering from breathing difficulties. "The government must take serious action. There's a lot of talk, but no action," he said.

Pollution is a seasonal problem in many parts of northern India and neighbouring Pakistan, as the cold, heavy air of winter traps vehicle emissions, construction dust and smoke from agricultural burning.

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SHOWS: NEW DELHI, INDIA (NOVEMBER 15, 2026) (ANI - No use India)

1. (MUTE) DRONE SHOT OF TRAFFIC AMID SMOG

2. (MUTE) DRONE SHOT OF JAWAHARLAL NEHRU STADIUM AMID SMOG

3. (MUTE) DRONE SHOT OF TRAFFIC, INDIAN FLAG AND CIRCULAR LAWN SEEN AMID SMOG

4. VARIOUS OF TRAFFIC AMID SMOG

5. VEHICLES MOVING ON FLYOVER AMID DENSE SMOG

6. VEHICLES MOVING ON ROAD AMID SMOG

7. BUILDING SHROUDED BY SMOG

8. (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) RESIDENT, MOHIT JAIN, SAYING:

"The reason for pollution can be anything, including Diwali (the festival of lights) and stubble burning. As this is an issue that arises every year, the government should do something about it. Smog guns and water dispersing machines are being used but other than that, there should be permanent solutions, because in the morning you can definitely feel that the air is polluted. The weather is also cloudy, but there is no drastic drop in temperature as such, so we do not know if what we are seeing around is pollution. So, the government needs to take action."

9. INDIAN FLAG SEEN AMID SMOG

10. SIGN ON BUILDING, READING (English): "EMERGENCY"

11. INDIAN FLAG FLUTTERING AMID SMOG

12. BUILDINGS SEEN AMID SMOG

13. TREES SEEN AMID SMOG

14. (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) RESIDENT, HARPREET SINGH, SAYING:

"Definitely…we are facing problems due to pollution. I have a six-year-old daughter who is suffering from breathing issues, so both children and the elderly are facing problems. Even youngsters like us are facing breathing issues. In some areas like Chandni Chowk (old Delhi area) AQI was recorded close to 500 yesterday. So, the government must take serious action in this regard. There's a lot of talk, but no action."

15. VARIOUS OF RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS AT INDIA GATE WAR MEMORIAL AMID SMOG

16. MAN JOGGING AT INDIA GATE PREMISES AMID SMOG