Delhi Chokes: Severe Air Quality, Dense Fog Snarls Flights

• Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) hit 'severe' 400+ on December 29, compounded by dense fog.
• Areas like Anand Vihar (455), Bawana (409), and Wazirpur (443) recorded 'severe' air quality.
• IMD issued an orange alert for very dense fog, with minimum temperatures expected between 6-8 degrees Celsius.
• Over 200 flights were delayed, 128 cancelled, and 8 diverted at Indira Gandhi International Airport due to zero visibility.
• Airlines including IndiGo and Air India issued advisories for passengers to check flight status before travel.

Why It Matters: Delhi faces severe air pollution and dense fog, causing widespread flight disruptions and low visibility.