Delhi Shivers: Record 4.2°C, Dense Fog Grounds Flights, Air Quality 'Very Poor'

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News18•10-01-2026, 13:49
Delhi Shivers: Record 4.2°C, Dense Fog Grounds Flights, Air Quality 'Very Poor'
- •Delhi recorded its lowest minimum temperature of the season at 4.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday, 2.7 degrees below normal.
- •Temperatures varied across Delhi: Safdarjung 4.2°C, Palam 4.5°C, Lodhi Road 4.7°C, Ridge 5.3°C, and Ayanagar 4.5°C.
- •Dense fog severely impacted visibility, leading to delays for several flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- •High humidity (100% by 9 AM) intensified the biting cold, adding to residents' discomfort.
- •Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was 366, categorized as 'very poor', exacerbating the challenging conditions.
Why It Matters: Delhi experienced extreme cold, dense fog, flight delays, and 'very poor' air quality, making conditions difficult.
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