NEW DELHI: Delhi woke up to yet another grim morning under a thick blanket of pollution and biting cold, with air quality continuing to remain in the "very poor" category as fog and low temperatures tightened their grip on the national capital on the New Year.
According to the latest data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) for Delhi stood at 372, reflecting sustained high pollution levels across the city.
Cold and foggy weather conditions have further worsened the situation, as reduced wind speed and low temperatures have hampered the dispersion of pollutants, allowing fine particulate matter to remain suspended in the air for prolonged periods.