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Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Friday, with the overall AQI recorded at 346 at 7 am, according to CPCB data. The capital is also facing a cold wave, with temperatures dropping to around 5.4°C. Dense to very dense fog severely reduced visibility across north and east India
16 January,2026 10:12 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
As per the same report, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Mumbai on Wednesday is 112, which falls under the moderate category. This may cause breathing discomfort for people with lung conditions, asthma, or heart disease
14 January,2026 10:51 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Even typically warmer areas were affected, with Magarpatta logging 15.3 degrees C and Chinchwad 14.2 degrees C, down from 17.8 degrees C, and 17.1 degrees C, respectively on New Year’s Day. The Pashan observatory recorded 8.3 degrees C
10 January,2026 08:54 AM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
Delhi continued to reel under a cold wave on Friday as temperatures dropped to 5°C and light rain lashed parts of the city. A thick smog blanket kept air quality in the ‘poor’ to ‘very poor’ category, with the overall AQI at 280 and several areas crossing 350, according to Central Pollution Control Board and India Meteorological Department.
09 January,2026 02:06 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIADVERTISEMENT
