New Delhi, Dec 12 || Delhi woke up to a dense blanket of smog on Friday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 331 at 7 a.m., placing the city once again in the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Jahangirpuri emerged as the worst-affected locality in the national capital with an AQI of 405, pushing it into the 'severe' zone.
The smog and shallow fog significantly reduced visibility across the national capital. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, while other pollution hotspots included Vivek Vihar at 393, Ashok Vihar at 382, Bawana at 373, NSIT Dwarka at 388, Rohini at 385, Wazirpur at 397, Chandni Chowk at 368, and DTU at 371.
Despite marginal improvement in recent weeks, large parts of Delhi remained engulfed in toxic haze. Thick smog was reported in areas such as Ghazipur and Anand Vihar, making morning commuting difficult. Sonia Vihar recorded an AQI of 346, while Wazirpur touched 397 and Dhaula Kuan logged 337.