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Delhi Air Pollution Hits ‘Very Poor’ Levels Amid Intense Cold Wave, AQI Reaches 346 (Watch Videos)

Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Friday morning, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recording an overall AQI of 346 at 7:00 AM. Several hotspots, including RK Puram (374) and Wazirpur (374), reported even higher levels of pollution. Simultaneously, a biting cold wave has gripped the capital.

Published: Jan 16, 2026 09:15 AM IST
Delhi Air Pollution Hits ‘Very Poor’ Levels Amid Intense Cold Wave, AQI Reaches 346 (Watch Videos)
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New Delhi, January 16: Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Friday morning, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recording an overall AQI of 346 at 7:00 AM. Several hotspots, including RK Puram (374) and Wazirpur (374), reported even higher levels of pollution. Simultaneously, a biting cold wave has gripped the capital. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported temperatures dipping to 5.4°C, significantly below normal. Dense fog has further complicated conditions, with visibility dropping to zero at several northern airports, including Amritsar and Chandigarh. While Delhi's Palam airport maintained 800-meter visibility, the combination of toxic air and extreme cold continues to disrupt transport and pose health risks across the region. Delhi Wakes Up to Biting Cold and 'very Poor' Air Quality, Overall AQI at 352.

Dense Fog Engulfs Parts of the City

Early Morning Visuals From Kartavya Path Area

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