Delhi chills intensify: AQI remains 'hazardous'; flights delayed
New Delhi: The national capital woke up on Saturday under a thick blanket of fog, severely affecting visibility and disrupting daily life for commuters. Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 431, placing it in the “hazardous” category. The city’s air quality is currently around 1.6 times worse than the national average. The minimum temperature is likely to drop to 4.6 degrees Celsius, about 2.3 degrees below the seasonal average.
Dense fog combined with heavy pollutants significantly reduced visibility, causing disruptions in road traffic and flight operations. Several flights were delayed due to poor visibility and chilly weather conditions. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cold conditions are expected to intensify further. The IMD has issued cold wave warnings........
