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Delhi grapples with cold, fog and poor air quality
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On January 14, 2026, Delhi was enveloped in dense fog, a cold wave, and toxic air, disrupting daily life. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the city's overall Air Quality Index stood at 357 at 7 a.m., falling in the 'very poor' category. This has severely impacted public health and transportation.
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Thick fog enveloped Delhi-NCR on February 2, 2026, slashing visibility and forcing Indira Gandhi International Airport into CAT III operations. Airports in Uttar Pradesh (Sarsawa, Agra, Bareilly, Hindon) and Punjab (Bhatinda) reported zero visibility, prompting airline warnings of disruptions amid ongoing winter fog challenges.
At least four people died and 25 were injured when seven buses and three cars collided on the Delhi-Agra Yamuna Expressway near Mathura due to low visibility from fog. A fire broke out in the vehicles, requiring 11 fire tenders for rescue efforts. Authorities confirmed the incident occurred early on December 16, 2025, amid worsening air quality in Uttar Pradesh.
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Following Saturday's surge to 387, Delhi-NCR's air quality deteriorated further on December 15, 2025, with AQI exceeding 450 amid dense smog and fog. IMD issued an orange alert, GRAP-4 enforced hybrid schooling and 50% work-from-home, while traffic and flights faced disruptions.