Delhi's air quality has plunged into the "severe" category following Diwali celebrations, despite the government's ban on firecrackers. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in several areas exceeded 400, with some locations like Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Lajpat Nagar recording alarming levels of 910 and 959, respectively. The city's poor air quality is attributed to various factors, including stubble burning, industrial activities, and vehicle emissions, which account for 40% of PM2.5 emissions. This severe air pollution has serious health implications, with estimated deaths and economic losses mounting. Relief is unlikely in the short term.

Delhi's air quality hit the "severe" category Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 400 in multiple areas, including Anand Vihar (433) and Wazirpur (414). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributes the spike to calm winds, low temperatures, and high humidity, which prevent pollutant dispersion. CAQM responded by enforcing the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), fining 597 construction sites and penalizing 54,000 vehicles lacking pollution-control certification. Additional measures include deploying anti-smog guns, water sprinklers, and road-sweeping machines across the National Capital Region. IMD forecasts mist and low wind speeds, worsening conditions through Wednesday.

Delhi's air quality has sharply deteriorated, with Anand Vihar recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 424, marking "severe" pollution levels. Fifteen monitoring stations reported AQI readings over 400, including Ashok Vihar and Dwarka. The 24-hour average AQI rose from 316 to 382 in just a day, exacerbated by widespread violations of the firecracker ban during Diwali. As thick smog enveloped the city, Chief Minister Atishi announced the deployment of 10,000 civil defense volunteers to combat air pollution, criticizing the BJP for alleged political games surrounding bus marshals. Nighttime temperatures dipped to 16.5 degrees Celsius.

Severe air pollution in Lahore, Pakistan, has forced authorities to close all primary schools for a week and implement a "green lockdown." Starting Monday, 50% of office employees will work from home, with additional measures banning engine-powered rickshaws and unfiltered barbecue vendors. Lahore’s air quality index exceeded 1,000, far surpassing the World Health Organization's "dangerous" threshold of 300. Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb emphasized the health risks to children, urging mask use. Officials partially attribute the smog to crop stubble burning across the Indian border, pushing for talks with India to address the issue.

Nearly 200,000 residents in western Japan have been urged to evacuate as authorities warn of potential landslides and floods due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Kong-rey. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported heavy rainfall and thunderstorms linked to the storm, which has been downgraded to an extratropical low-pressure system. The city of Matsuyama issued a top-level warning, advising its nearly 190,000 residents to prioritize safety. Although evacuation is not mandatory, the warning reflects the serious risk of disaster. Meanwhile, Shinkansen bullet trains between Tokyo and Fukuoka faced temporary suspensions due to the severe weather conditions.

Delhi's air quality plummeted to "hazardous" levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) surpassing 400, 65 times above the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommended limit. Days after Diwali celebrations, thick smog blanketed the city, causing respiratory issues among residents. Areas like Anand Vihar recorded an alarming AQI of 532, worsening health risks. Despite implementing the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-II) to curb pollution, air quality continues to deteriorate. A recent survey revealed 69% of Delhi residents experienced respiratory issues due to the toxic air. Authorities urge citizens to minimize outdoor exposure amid rising health concerns.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez deployed 10,000 troops, police, and civil guards to Valencia after flash floods killed over 200 people. Torrential rains left towns submerged, destroying infrastructure and leaving thousands without food, water, or power. Criticism of the local government’s response grew, with residents alleging delayed flood warnings and slow aid distribution. Sánchez acknowledged "severe shortages" and vowed full support to affected areas. Volunteers, many young people, joined recovery efforts, while anger mounted over preventable deaths and delayed evacuations. The floods, intensified by climate factors, saw Valencia receive a year’s worth of rain within hours, complicating rescue efforts.

Delhi's air quality has plummeted to hazardous levels, primarily due to an increase in stubble burning, which now contributes over 35% to the pollution. On November 2, Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 316, while Ghaziabad reached 330 and Ludhiana reported 339. The spike in farm fires, particularly in Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana, led to 861 stubble burning incidents on the same day. Punjab has the highest number of incidents, with 3,916 reported since September 15. This environmental crisis poses serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations across northern India.

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has deployed an additional 5,000 troops and 5,000 police officers to assist flood-hit Valencia, marking the largest peacetime emergency response in the country’s history. Despite 4,800 rescues and aid for 30,000 people, Sanchez admitted “this is not enough” as citizens remain trapped. Criticism is mounting over response speed and lack of weather warnings, while ongoing severe weather has prompted fresh alerts for northern and southern Spain, as well as the Balearic Islands. Underwater teams, sniffer dogs, and drones are deployed to assist search efforts in submerged areas.

Japan experienced its hottest October on record since 1898, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The national average temperature surged 2.21°C above typical October levels. Regional temperature increases varied, with northern Japan rising 1.9°C, eastern and western Japan increasing 2.6°C. Notably, cities like Kyoto, Nagano, and central Tokyo saw significant temperature hikes of 3.2°C, 3.1°C, and 2.6°C respectively. This record-breaking heatwave underscores concerns about climate change's impact on Japan's weather patterns.