India, Jan. 10 -- Delhi recorded its coldest morning on Saturday with the temperature plunging to 4.2degC, 2.7degC below normal. This is the season's lowest so far and the lowest January minimum in the last two years, since 3.5degC on January 16, 2024, India Meteorological Department (IMD) data stated.

The national Capital's air quality deteriorated further on Saturday morning, moving into the higher end of 'very poor' category. The air quality index (AQI) stood at 366 (very poor) at 9am on Saturday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board.

The 24-hour average AQI was logged at 345 (poor) at 4pm on Friday.

Forecasts by the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) for Delhi suggest the air quality is likely to stay in...