New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- Delhi woke up to a dense layer of fog on Monday morning, with air quality across the national capital remaining in the 'poor' to 'very poor' categories, disrupting flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 260-262 by 8 am, remaining firmly in the 'poor' category for a second consecutive day.
Several areas recorded worrying pollution levels. Akshardham reported an AQI of 294, while ITO recorded 253-256, both in the 'poor' category. Anand Vihar saw a sharper deterioration, with an AQI of 320, placing it in the 'very poor' bracket. Chandni Chowk was among the worst-affected areas, registerin...