NEW DELHI: Despite the relief brought by rain, Delhi witnessed a surge in pollution levels and the return of a smoky haze on Monday morning. This followed residents disregarding the ban on firecrackers during Diwali night.
According to air quality monitoring specialist IQAir, Delhi ranked as the most polluted city globally on Monday, with Lahore and Karachi in Pakistan following closely. Mumbai and Kolkata secured the fifth and sixth spots among the world's most polluted cities.
