Delhi-NCR on Orange Alert: Dense Fog, Cold Winds, AQI 380 Today

• IMD issues Orange Alert for Delhi-NCR on January 2 due to dense fog, cold winds, and cloudy skies; no sunshine expected.
• Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 380 (very poor), with Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Greater Noida also reporting high pollution levels.
• January 1 saw milder weather with some sunshine, contrasting IMD's earlier rain and cold day forecast.
• IMD predicts maximum temperature of 17°C and minimum of 7°C until January 7, with decreased wind speeds (5-10 km/h).
• No further Orange or Yellow alerts issued for January 3-7, with the current alert specific to January 2.

Why It Matters: Delhi-NCR faces dense fog, cold, and very poor air quality under an IMD Orange Alert today.