New Delhi, Jan 3 || Dense smog and fog enveloped large parts of the national Capital on Saturday morning, significantly reducing visibility and affecting daily life across the city.
Prominent landmarks such as Rashtrapati Bhawan and India Gate were shrouded in thick haze, while visibility on Kartavya Path dropped sharply, leading to traffic slowdowns and travel disruptions.
According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) accessed through the SAMEER app, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 235 on Saturday morning, placing it in the ‘poor’ to ‘very poor’ category. Authorities have advised residents, particularly children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions, to limit outdoor activities due to the deteriorating air quality.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR, warning of dense fog during the early hours of Saturday.
The weather office stated that the minimum temperature in the region is expected to range between 6 and 8 degrees Celsius, marking a noticeable drop from Friday’s minimum of 9 degrees Celsius.