‘Feels Like Some Doomsday Movie’: Delhi Weather Causes Concern Among Delhiites

The weather and pollution level are seemingly so bad– that people are getting reminded of ‘Doomsday movies’! Delhi is back in headlines, and Delhiites are yet again facing major concerns over their own

survival and well-being. Not that Delhi’s AQI was back on track, but the latest drop in temperature seemingly worsened the already deteriorating air conditions in the national capital. For people from the rest of India, it seems like people in Delhi woke up to a freezing morning on Monday, December 15. Not only did Delhiites find their city freezing, but they also found it struggling to breathe! Reportedly, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘orange alert’ for fog on Monday. Early morning commuting also turned into a task for commuters, as the visibility was low.Reportedly, the Delhi Airport has also issued an advisory for passengers, warning that the dense fog may disrupt flight operations. The nighttime temperature dropped to 8.2°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Currently, the situation in the capital is critical, with air quality plunging into the ‘Severe Plus’ category, surpassing the 450 AQI mark.Amid all the ‘Delhi air drama’, netizens began to share their take on the entire thing. From people commenting on the authorities and the lack of action against pollution to some comparing the city’s condition with ‘doomsday’ and from some calling the Sun the ‘burning Moon’ due to pollution to others demanding a solution from the Delhi government, netizens had a lot to say.Let's take a look at some of the most viral reactions: ”Delhi pollution: according to international standards or Indian standards?” a post read.

Delhi pollution: according to international standards or Indian standards? pic.twitter.com/XaICokN8Br

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“A vlogger posted a video of pollution outside of her flat in Delhi NCR. We are literally living in a gas ch@mber,” added another.

A vlogger posted a video of pollution outside of her flat in Delhi NCR.We are literally living in a gas ch@mber. pic.twitter.com/PXPyw9hoSk

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“More like a burning moon… sunrise in Delhi pollution,” wrote the third.

More like a burning moon… sunrise in Delhi pollution pic.twitter.com/VcvRwuYpQG

— mayank austen soofi—InshaJoyce (@thedelhiwalla) December 15, 2025

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In other cities, people live from one day to another: in our city, we die from one day to another… Delhi pollution, a snapshot pic.twitter.com/FQDDlF2i6A

— mayank austen soofi—InshaJoyce (@thedelhiwalla) December 15, 2025

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Punjab Delhi area is so hazy. What is this pollution man. How are people surviving. This feels like some doomsday movie pic.twitter.com/2dscxpA2JI

— Chirag Barjatya (@chiragbarjatyaa) December 13, 2025