Delhi Chokes: Red Alert Issued Amid Severe Fog, Pollution & Flight Chaos

• Delhi faces a "gas chamber" like situation with severe fog and toxic air, disrupting daily life and air traffic.
• India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for dense to very dense fog across Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, and parts of Uttar Pradesh for Saturday.
• Over 700 flights were affected, and 177 flights, including international ones, were cancelled due to low visibility at Delhi Airport.
• Delhi's AQI reached 374 ('very poor'), nearing 'severe' levels, with specific areas like Vivek Vihar (434) and Anand Vihar (430) recording 'severe' air quality.
• Temperatures are dropping (min 9°C, predicted 7-9°C), which experts warn can trap pollution, exacerbating the crisis.

Why It Matters: Delhi battles severe fog, toxic air, and flight disruptions; IMD issues red alert for worsening conditions.