Delhi Shrouded in Shallow Fog, Air Quality Dips to 'Poor' Category

• New Delhi experienced shallow fog on Wednesday morning, with the minimum temperature recorded at 12.6 degrees Celsius.
• This minimum temperature is 4.2 notches above the seasonal average for this time of year.
• Specific station readings included Palam at 11.5°C, Lodhi Road at 12.6°C, Ridge at 12°C, and Ayanagar at 12.7°C.
• The maximum temperature for the day is predicted to be around 16.9 degrees Celsius.
• The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 266 at 9 am, falling into the 'poor' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Why It Matters: Delhi faces shallow fog and poor air quality, with temperatures above seasonal average.