Delhi Shrouded in Fog, AQI Hits ‘Very Poor’; Cold Wave Grips North India.
Delhi woke up to dense fog and very poor air quality on Sunday, disrupting flights and airport operations. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported alarming AQI readings across the city: Anand Vihar – 350, Rohini – 361, Chandni Chowk – 355, Mundka – 329, RK Puram – 322, Dhaula Kuan – 322, and ITO – 309. Meanwhile, NSIT Dwarka and IGI Airport recorded an AQI of 177, classified as “moderate.”
Despite smoggy conditions, Republic Day parade rehearsals continued at India Gate.
Cold Wave and Temperature Forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded a minimum temperature of 9°C in Delhi, with the day’s maximum expected between 18–19°C and the minimum ranging 7–8°C. The IMD has warned that the cold wave will intensify across North India, with dense to very dense fog expected during night and morning hours over the next seven days. A yellow alert has been issued in Delhi for dense fog.
Regional Outlook for North India:
Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi: Dense fog till Jan 7; cold wave likely Jan 4–7
West Rajasthan: Cold conditions Jan 5–8
East Rajasthan: Cold conditions Jan 4–8
East Uttar Pradesh: Fog likely till Jan 8
Odisha: Fog likely till Jan 6
Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Madhya Pradesh: Cold day conditions at isolated pockets during Jan 3–5
The IMD also predicted light snowfall in Kinnaur and Lahaul & Spiti on Jan 6 and issued a yellow warning for dense fog in Himachal Pradesh at isolated places in the coming week.
Residents are advised to take precautions while commuting, use air purifiers or masks, and wear warm clothing as foggy, cold conditions persist across the region.
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