Fog
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.
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.
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Dense fog and cold wave conditions gripped Delhi on Thursday, with visibility at Indira Gandhi International Airport falling to 50 metres. Air quality remained very poor at an AQI of 354, while minimum temperature was 5 degrees Celsius. Flight operations faced disruptions amid the foggy weather.
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.
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Delhi-NCR is grappling with a double blow of pollution and fog. Air Quality Index has surpassed 350 in most areas, with ventilation index dropping to 800, posing severe health risks. Doctors have warned of rising respiratory illnesses.