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Satellite Images Show Dense Smog Over Northern India Two Days After Diwali
✍️ NDTV
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 12:39 PM
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Satellite imagery captured a thick layer of smog hovering over northern India on the second day after Diwali celebrations, according to NDTV.
Satellite photographs taken on the morning of November 2 revealed a pronounced haze covering large parts of northern India. The images, released by NDTV, show a dense aerosol layer that is visible in both visible and infrared bands, indicating a substantial concentration of atmospheric particles.
The smog was observed across several northern states, forming a continuous belt that reduced visibility from space. Analysts note that the timing coincides with the aftermath of Diwali, when firecracker usage and cooler winter conditions often exacerbate air quality issues.
Authorities have been urged to monitor the situation closely and to issue health advisories, especially for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions. The satellite data provides a clear visual confirmation of the scale of the pollution event.
Experts suggest that continued observation will help assess whether the smog dissipates as weather patterns shift or if further interventions are required to improve air quality in the region.
NDTV will continue to update the public as more detailed ground measurements become available.
The smog was observed across several northern states, forming a continuous belt that reduced visibility from space. Analysts note that the timing coincides with the aftermath of Diwali, when firecracker usage and cooler winter conditions often exacerbate air quality issues.
Authorities have been urged to monitor the situation closely and to issue health advisories, especially for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions. The satellite data provides a clear visual confirmation of the scale of the pollution event.
Experts suggest that continued observation will help assess whether the smog dissipates as weather patterns shift or if further interventions are required to improve air quality in the region.
NDTV will continue to update the public as more detailed ground measurements become available.