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NEW DELHIcTypeface:> Delhiites woke up to a blanket of dense fog on Saturday morning, creating visibility issues across the city. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 7.6°C at 8:30am, while Palam registered 8.7°C. The maximum temperature for the day was forecast at 23°C.
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 398 on December 21, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), nearing the ‘severe’ category. An AQI between 401 and 500 is classified as ‘severe,’ posing health risks to the entire population. The IMD has issued an orange alert for severe cold wave conditions in Himachal Pradesh from December 20 to 24. (Agencies)