Delhi shivers at 5degC as air quality remains 'very poor'

New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- The national capital shivered through another cold morning on Friday as temperatures plunged to 5 degrees Celsius, bringing biting winter conditions, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Meanwhile, air quality continued to remain in the 'poor' to 'very poor' range, with several parts of the city blanketed by a thick layer of smog.

Adding to the chill, light drizzle was reported in several parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Isolated showers between 6:30 am and 8 am dampened areas including Noida, Ghaziabad, Dadri, and nearby regions, intensifying the cold and making early morning hours particularly harsh.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi is expected to...