Delhi's Double Whammy: Capital Shivers at 13-16°C as Pollution Spikes

• Delhi records its first 'cold day' of the season, with maximum temperatures ranging from 13°C to 16°C in areas like Palam and Lodi Road.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that these cold day conditions are likely to persist through tomorrow.
• IMD defines a 'cold day' when the maximum temperature is 4.5 to 6.4 degrees below the seasonal norm.
• A thick layer of smog blankets the National Capital, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 288 ('poor' category) according to CPCB.
• Pollution hotspots like Anand Vihar (343), RK Puram (324), and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (313) recorded significantly higher AQI levels.

Why It Matters: Delhi faces a dual challenge of persistent cold weather and severe air pollution, impacting residents.