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Severe cold wave grips Delhi with 5°C, AQI hits 442

NEW DELHI: A thick layer of fog enveloped parts of Delhi on Wednesday morning as the minimum temperature fell to 5°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Meanwhile, the air quality in Delhi remained in the “severe” category with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 442 at 8 am, according to data from […]

AQI reaches ‘severe’ levels, Delhi enforces GRAP-III

NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has reinforced the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) III in Delhi as the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached the ‘severe’ category on Saturday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI surged to 447, prompting the CAQM to take immediate measures. Environment Minister, Gopal […]

Delhi prepares for chilly weekend as fog descends across city

Thursday saw Delhi recording a maximum temperature of 23°C, slightly above the normal mark, and this trend is expected to persist on Friday before escalating to 24-25°C over the weekend.