A thin layer of fog covered parts of Delhi this morning as the minimum temperature dropped below 5 degree Celsius.

Delhi's air quality plummeted to 'poor' levels, with the AQI reaching 240, amidst predictions of worsening conditions due to smog. Experts indicate significant contributions from the transport sector.

Delhi's air pollution is so bad that it's sometimes hard to discern anything more than a few meters in front of you. And it is affecting people's health. Breathing is uncomfortable, and one of us (Komali) developed rashes and red eyes on a recent trip to the city.

The Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) predicts that Delhi's air quality will remain in the "poor" category until at least Saturday. A bulletin released on Wednesday evening stated: "The air quality is likely to stay 'poor' from Thursday to Saturday, with the outlook for the next six days also indicating 'poor' air quality."

Delhi's persistent air pollution, a complex issue with diverse sources, demands a regional approach. A study reveals that a significant portion of pol

According to data, the lowest minimum temperature during this period was recorded on December 6, 1987, at 4.1 degrees Celsius.