Delhi Shivers at Record Low: 4.6°C Chills City, Air Quality Plummets
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Delhi woke up to its coldest morning in two years, with the city recording a record-low temperature of 4.6°C on Friday. This is 2.3°C below the normal temperature, and the lowest January temperature in two years. The previous low was recorded on January 16, 2024, when the temperature dipped to 3.5°C. The maximum temperature over the past 24 hours was 17.5°C, recorded on Thursday. As the mercury dropped, rain lashed parts of Delhi, and a thick layer of smog enveloped several areas, according to the India Meteorological Department. The air quality in the city remained in the 'poor' to 'very poor' category, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reporting an air quality index (AQI) reading of 380 as of 10 am on Friday. This is significantly higher than the reading of 280 on Thursday. According to the air quality index classification, an AQI reading between 301 and 400 is considered 'very poor.' Several areas in the city, including Anand Vihar, Chandni Chowk, Jahangirpuri, Dwarka Sector 8, and Ashok Vihar, saw deteriorating air quality.
