Delhi Chokes: AQI 'Very Poor' Amidst Bone-Chilling Cold & Dense Fog, Flights Hit

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Moneycontrol•07-01-2026, 07:38
Delhi Chokes: AQI 'Very Poor' Amidst Bone-Chilling Cold & Dense Fog, Flights Hit
- •Delhi's AQI plunges to 'very poor' (310 average), exacerbating difficulties for residents amidst severe cold.
- •Mundka recorded the highest pollution at 369 AQI; 27 other stations also showed poor air quality.
- •Delhi experienced its coldest day of the season, with Palam recording a maximum temperature of just 13°C.
- •Dense fog warning issued for Wednesday morning, severely impacting flight operations at Delhi Airport (IGI).
- •Air India advises passengers to check flight status; offers free rescheduling/refunds under 'FogCare'.
Why It Matters: Delhi grapples with 'very poor' AQI, record cold, and dense fog, disrupting life and travel.
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