Delhi-NCR experienced a coldwave with light rain and dense fog on Monday, bringing minimum temperatures to 8°C and maximum temperatures to 20°C. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the region remained in the ‘severe’ category, with Anand Vihar recording the highest AQI at 473.

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• Minimum temperature: 8°C; Maximum temperature: 20°C.
• Light rain began around 5 AM, adding to the winter chill.
• Thick fog covered Delhi, reducing visibility and increasing coldwave effects.
• AQI in Delhi was 403 at 7 AM, categorized as ‘severe.’
• Highest AQI recorded: 473 at Bawana, 456 at Ashok Vihar, and 439 at Anand Vihar.
• GRAP stage IV measures in effect since December 16 to combat poor air quality.
• AQI levels over the weekend: 388 (Sunday) and 398 (Saturday).
• IMD predicts below-normal coldwave days for northwestern India this winter.
• Night shelters at Lodhi Road offered refuge to those affected by the cold.
• Severe pollution continues to impact Delhi-NCR, prompting health advisories.