Delhi Chokes: AQI Crosses 400 in Chandni Chowk Amidst Bitter Cold Wave

• Delhi's average AQI recorded at 356 ('very poor') this morning, posing serious health concerns.
• Chandni Chowk, Nehru Nagar, and Pusa registered 'severe' AQI levels above 400.
• Areas like Punjabi Bagh, Dwarka Sector-8, Mundka, R.K. Puram, and Anand Vihar are in the 'very poor' category.
• Delhi is also experiencing a severe cold wave with temperatures dropping to 3.2 degrees Celsius.
• IMD has issued a 'Yellow Alert' for dense fog and cold wave, though temperatures may rise slightly in coming days.

Why It Matters: Delhi faces a dual crisis of dangerously high pollution and severe cold, impacting public health.