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● Live5 updates · last updated 11 Nov 2026

Diwali smog and flight disruptions across Indian airports

What we know now

  • Diwali smog caused 26 flight delays and one diversion at Chennai airport due to smoke from firecrackers on November 9, 2026.
  • An IndiGo flight from Raipur was diverted to Bengaluru on November 9 due to poor visibility from Diwali firecracker smoke.
  • Delhi's air quality index reached 369 on Diwali eve, the worst in 10 years, with firecrackers contributing 41.1% of pollution.
  • Firecrackers were reported near Biju Patnaik International Airport during Diwali, with 28 patients treated for firecracker-related injuries in Bhubaneswar.
  • Delhi's AQI worsened to 581 on November 7, 2026, but dropped to 176 by November 11, 2026, during peak tourism season.

Summary written with AI assistance from the SafarSamachar stories below. Confirm with your airline or operator before you travel.

Wednesday, 11 November

  1. Delhi's smog worsens during peak tourism season

    Smog fills Delhi and northern India every winter, casting a shadow on Diwali celebrations and hitting peak tourism season.

Tuesday, 10 November

  1. Firecracker Incident Near Biju Patnaik International Airport During Diwali Reported by IndiGo Crew

    IndiGo crew reported firecrackers being set off near the airport's approach way during Diwali.

  2. Delhi's Diwali eve air quality hits worst in 10 years at 369

    AQI on Diwali eve reached 369, the highest level since 2016, with firecrackers contributing 41.1% of pollution.

Monday, 9 November

  1. Developing

    Diwali smog causes 26 flight delays and one diversion at Chennai airport

    Smoke from firecrackers during Diwali disrupted operations, leading to delays and a flight being diverted to Bengaluru.

  2. IndiGo flight from Raipur diverted to Bengaluru due to Diwali cracker smoke

    Poor visibility caused by Diwali firecracker smoke led to the diversion of an IndiGo flight en route to Chennai.