New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Dense fog engulfed New Delhi early on Saturday morning accompanied by cold winds. The fog affected visibility in the national capital.

There was a chill in the early hours today with temperature recorded at 11.2 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The dip in morning and night temperatures is attributed to northwesterly winds coming from the Himalayas.

Visuals from Barapullah Flyover

The AQI Index remained "very poor" today, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 350 at 7 am, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

On Friday, air quality in the national capital was in the "very poor" category with AQI at 350 at 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control...