As winter 2025 sets in Delhi-NCR, temperatures drop to 12.7°C and air pollution worsens. AQI reaches severe levels in Bawana, Anand Vihar, and Ashok Vihar, posing serious health risks.
This situation is extremely harmful not only for Delhi residents but especially for children, the elderly, and those suffering from respiratory diseases.
Several vital thoroughfares, such as Connaught Place, Mathura Road, and the vicinity of Bharat Mandapam’s Gate No. 7, witnessed severe waterlogging, impacting commuter movement.
With temperatures already touching 36 degrees Celsius at India Gate by 9.30 a.m., the day is expected to bring even more discomfort to residents as the mercury is projected to climb further.
At 7 AM, the capital recorded a temperature of 11.2 degrees Celsius, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hovering at a concerning 353, categorising the air as 'very poor'