Delhi Records Coldest January Morning Since 2024; AQI Remains 'Very Poor'

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CNBC TV18•09-01-2026, 23:47
Delhi Records Coldest January Morning Since 2024; AQI Remains 'Very Poor'
- •Delhi experienced its coldest January morning since 2024, with the minimum temperature dropping to 4.6 degrees Celsius.
- •The maximum temperature settled at 19.7 degrees Celsius, slightly above normal, despite light rainfall in some areas.
- •Dense fog was observed, and a yellow alert for dense fog has been issued by the IMD, with relative humidity at 100% in the morning.
- •Cold wave conditions are expected to persist in parts of north and northwest India, including Delhi-NCR.
- •Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'very poor' category at 345, with vehicular emissions being the largest contributor.
Why It Matters: Delhi shivers with its coldest January morning since 2024, facing persistent 'very poor' air quality.
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