Grey Skies, Poor Visibility As Delhi’s AQI Hovers Near ‘Severe’ At 393 | New-delhi-news News
Last Updated:December 21, 2025, 09:09 IST Delhi recorded its coldest December day so far on Saturday, with the maximum temperature dropping to 16.9 degrees Celsius—five degrees below normal. Delhi Records Coldest November Day on Sunday. (Representative Image) Delhi woke up to grey skies and biting cold on Sunday as air pollution levels remained alarmingly high, hovering close to the ‘severe’ category across several parts of the national capital. A thick layer of smog reduced visibility in the morning hours, adding to the discomfort of commuters and residents alike. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi’s Air Quality Index stood at 393 at 6 am this morning, a marginal improvement from 398 a day earlier but still firmly in the “very poor” range and threatening to tip into severe levels. Several air quality monitoring stations reported far worse readings, with Chandni Chowk emerging as one of the most polluted pockets at an AQI of 455. It was followed by Wazirpur (449), Bawana (446), Rohini (444) and Anand Vihar (438). Air quality across adjoining cities remained …








