Despite a slight improvement, Delhi’s air quality stayed in the ‘very poor’ category on December 26, with an average AQI of 341 at 8 am. Cold wave and fog conditions persist, impacting visibility and temperatures in the National Capital Region (NCR).
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- Delhi’s AQI averaged 341, indicating ‘very poor’ air quality, as of 8 am on December 26.
- Key areas with high AQI levels: R.K. Puram (391), Rohini (377), Jahangirpuri (375), and Anand Vihar (370).
- Stage IV GRAP restrictions were lifted, including bans on construction activities and non-essential trucks.
- NCR air quality mostly ‘moderate’; Gurugram at 249 (‘poor’), Noida at 225, and Ghaziabad at 229 (‘poor’).
- Delhi Airport issued a fog advisory; low visibility procedures remain in place with no flight disruptions reported.
- Minimum temperature in Delhi dropped to 8.4°C; IMD predicts dense fog and further temperature drops.
- Maximum temperature may rise to around 23°C by the afternoon, offering some respite.
- Persistent pollution and weather conditions continue to impact public health and visibility.




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