Delhi residents may face a slightly challenging start to the day on Monday (January 19) as moderate to dense fog is likely to blanket several parts of
the city during the morning hours. While the weather will remain dry, low visibility could cause inconvenience for office-goers, school buses and early-morning commuters. The minimum temperature is expected to hover around 10°C, keeping early mornings and late evenings noticeably chilly.
Foggy Mornings, Mild Afternoons
As the day progresses, partly cloudy skies are expected over Delhi-NCR. The good news is that no rainfall is forecast for today, and residents may get some relief as light sunshine breaks through by afternoon. The maximum temperature is likely to reach around 21°C. However, cold northwesterly winds blowing at speeds of 12 to 18 kmph will keep the overall weather cool throughout the day.
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The impact of the cold wave has weakened slightly over the past few days, but it has not ended completely. According to weather officials, a new western disturbance may start influencing the region from January 19. While night temperatures may rise marginally, cold conditions will continue. Similar weather is expected on January 20 and 21, with a chance of light rain from January 22 onwards, which could further affect temperatures and visibility.
#WATCH | Delhi | Dense fog engulfs several parts of Delhi NCR. Visuals from the area near Rafi Marg.
— ANI (@ANI) January 19, 2026
AQI in the area was recorded at '417' in the 'Severe' category, as claimed by CPCB. Restrictions under GRAP-4 have been implemented. pic.twitter.com/YmnXftvAcF
Delhi AQI to Remain 'Severe'
Delhi’s air qualityremained in the 'severe' category on Sunday, a day after the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) enforced Stage IV measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to curb pollution levels.
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The city’s 4 pm air quality index (AQI), considered the standard daily reading, stood at 440, slightly higher than 428 recorded at 8 pm on Saturday, with both readings falling in the severe range. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), this marked Delhi’s highest January AQI reading since January 14, 2024, when the index touched 447. Sunday was also Delhi’s first severe air quality day of the year and the first since December 29, 2025, when the AQI stood at 401. It was also the second-worst pollution day this winter, following a peak AQI of 461 on December 14.
According to the Centre’s Air Quality Early Warning System, air quality is expected to improve marginally to the ‘very poor’ category on Monday and remain within the same range on Tuesday.
Weather in Nearby Areas
Neighbouring regions are also likely to see foggy conditions:
- Noida: 11°C to 22°C
- Ghaziabad: 10°C to 20°C
