Delhi Gripped by Triple Attack: Fog, Pollution, Severe Cold; Flights Disrupted

• Delhi faces a 'triple attack' of dense fog, severe pollution (AQI 'severe'), and extreme cold, making outdoor activities difficult.
• NCR cities like Noida (AQI 410), Ghaziabad, and Greater Noida (AQI 376) also report 'very poor' air quality and low temperatures.
• Temperatures have dropped significantly, with maximum at 21°C and minimum at 7°C; IMD issued Orange/Yellow alerts.
• Dense fog caused major disruptions at IGI Airport, leading to 177 flight cancellations and over 500 delays on Friday.
• Weather experts predict continued dense fog in plains and cold wave conditions due to active Western Disturbance and mountain snowfall.

Why It Matters: Delhi battles severe fog, pollution, and cold, disrupting daily life and air travel, with more extreme weather expected.