Delhi Shivers: Cold Wave, 'Very Poor' AQI Force School Closures

• Delhi faces severe cold wave, dense fog, and 'very poor' air quality, marking the season's harshest spell.
• IMD warns of dense fog in northern India (Jan 7-8) and cold conditions in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, UP, Rajasthan.
• Delhi's AQI hit 302 ('very poor'), with areas like Mundka (369), Anand Vihar (351) severely affected, raising health concerns.
• Minimum temperatures in Delhi ranged 8-9°C, maximum 13-16°C; temperatures rose slightly but maximums dipped.
• Schools up to Class 8 in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar district ordered closed until January 10 due to cold wave.

Why It Matters: Delhi battles extreme cold, 'very poor' air, and fog, leading to school closures and health warnings.