Delhi Air 'Poor' Amidst Cold Wave; IMD Forecasts Varied Winter Conditions Across India

• Delhi's air quality remains in the 'poor' category with an AQI of 266 on January 5, amidst a severe cold wave.
• Minimum temperatures in Delhi have fallen 4.5 to 6.5 degrees Celsius below average.
• IMD predicts cold wave conditions in parts of Delhi until January 6, with light to moderate fog.
• Light rain or snowfall is forecast for Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand on January 5-6.
• Cold wave warnings issued for Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Jharkhand; dense fog expected in Punjab, Haryana, UP, MP, Odisha.

Why It Matters: Delhi's air quality is 'poor' amid a cold wave, while IMD forecasts diverse winter weather nationwide.