Delhi AQI Today: The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi remained in the ‘severe’ category on Sunday morning, December 29. The national capital also witnessed
dense fog, with the temperature dropping to 7.8°C, leading to poor visibility and difficulties for daily commuters. Due to the prevailing weather conditions, several airlines have issued advisories warning passengers of possible flight delays. Travellers have been advised to check flight status before leaving for the airport. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage III measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which include restrictions on construction work and certain industrial activities. Also Read: Delhi New Year Celebration Guidelines: A Quick Guide to What’s Allowed and What’s Not Cold weather, calm winds, and dense fog are trapping pollutants close to the ground, resulting in haze and smog. This pattern of poor air quality is expected to continue under current conditions, prompting close monitoring and calls for stricter pollution-control measures. AQI Levels at Key Locations
- DTU: 409
- Dwarka Sector 8: 406
- IGI Airport: 323
- Dilshad Garden: 387
- ITO: 401
- JLN Stadium: 401
Delhi Airport Flight Status
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Delhi Airport said that flight operations were normal as of 6 am, but delays may occur due to fog. Several airlines, including Air India, have issued passenger advisories.
Delhi Weather Forecast
- 28 December: Dense fog during morning hours, with very low visibility in several areas.
- 29 December: Moderate fog across the city; a yellow warning issued for reduced visibility.
- 30 December: Moderate fog to continue, especially in the morning; yellow warning remains in place.
- 31 December: Moderate fog may affect early morning travel; conditions likely to improve later.
- 1 January: Moderate morning fog expected, with slightly better visibility.
- 2 January: Moderate fog possible in early hours; no weather warning issued.
