Delhi Weather Update: IMD sounds red alert as dense fog and severe pollution hit capital; Advisory issued – check area-wise AQI
Delhi Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a red alert for dense fog in the national capital, as visibility reduced sharply across several areas of the city on Tuesday. Photos and videos shared on social media showed a thick layer of fog shrouding roads, highways, and residential areas, leading to traffic disruptions.
IMD has forecast dense to very dense fog to prevail during the morning hours today, December 30, 2025. Skies will remain partly cloudy until mid-week. A yellow alert is in place for dense fog on Wednesday, with cold conditions persisting and temperatures remaining low. Visuals from the site showed the Saket and ITO area engulfed in dense fog last night, making commuting extremely difficult for people.
Delhi is expected to experience dense to moderate fog over the next few days, leading to an impact on visibility and daily life. Temperatures are predicted to remain between a maximum range of 23 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 8 degrees Celsius.
#WATCH | Delhi: Visuals around the ITO area as a layer of smog engulfs the national capital.
AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is 407, categorised as ‘Severe’, as claimed by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). pic.twitter.com/VY1Mgi1svN
— ANI (@ANI) December 29, 2025
Delhi airport issues advisory
The worsening weather has also prompted several advisories from the airport operator and airlines, warning of disruptions. As dense fog and cold wave intensify, Delhi Airport has issued an advisory, urging passengers to contact their respective airlines for the latest information.
“Flight operations are continuing normally as visibility at the airport improves. Passengers are requested to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight information. Please be assured that our on-ground officials are available across all terminals to provide necessary support,” the advisory read.
Delhi AQI
The Air Quality Index plunged to the ‘very poor’ category at 384 at 7 am today (December 30, 2025), according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Several locations, however, fall under the ‘severe’ range as the AQI reached the 400 mark
AQI Readings In Other Areas Of Delhi Today
Wazirpur registered an AQI of 349 under the ‘poor’ category this morning, while the air quality plummeted to 225 in Sonia Vihar. ‘Severe’ AQI of 374 was recorded in the Chandni Chowk area at 7 am today.
AQI plunged to 309 in Jahangirpuri, while nsit Dwarka recorded an air quality index of 330 at 7 am on December 30. The other areas include Rohini (273), Bawana (174), Vivek Vihar (335), Patparganj (346), Nehru Nagar (314), Siri Fort (317), Ashok Vihar (293), Okhla Phase 2 (273), and Najafgarh (177).
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