Delhi air turns hazardous with AQI at 413 as dense fog, cold wave disrupt life
On Monday, more than 500 flights were delayed and at least 14 flights were cancelled at Delhi airport due to adverse weather conditions, officials said.
People walk amid dense fog on a cold winter morning, at Kartavya Path, India Gate, in New Delhi. (ANI Photo)
Air quality in the national capital deteriorated sharply on Tuesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) entering the ‘hazardous’ category and severely impacting visibility and public health. The AQI was recorded at 413 around 8 am, according to official data.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said air quality levels turned ‘severe’ in several parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), with multiple areas continuing to register alarmingly high pollution levels.
At the same time, dense fog and intense cold conditions persisted for the second consecutive day, further reducing visibility and disrupting normal life. Early morning visuals from Kartavya Path showed Republic Day 2026 rehearsals underway amid thick fog, with extremely low visibility conditions.
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