Screengrab: X/PTI Delhi-NCR witnessed severely reduced visibility late Sunday night as a dense blanket of smog engulfed the region.Visuals from several parts of the region, including AIIMS flyover and Noida’s Sector 37 showed vehicles struggling through a haze of toxic smog, highlighting the severity of the pollution.The blow is twofold, as the city grapples with cold winter temperatures alongside rising pollution levels. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for very dense fog on Monday, warning commuters of restricted visibility on major roads. Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected around 22°C and 7°C, respectively, with Sunday night’s minimum dipping to 6.3°C, slightly below the seasonal average The city’s air quality slipped into the “very poor” category, with several areas, including Anand Vihar, recording hazardous AQI levels above 400. Authorities advised residents, especially children, the elderly, and those with respiratory issues, to stay indoors.Under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), officials have imposed curbs on construction and industrial activity, while enforcing the ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ rule to control vehicular emissions.Experts have cautioned that poor air quality will likely continue under the prevailing weather conditions.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOwaisi Urges Protection of Bangladesh Minorities Ahead of February Polls‘Love Jihad Claim False’: UP Woman Speaks Out After Bajrang Dal Crashes BirthdayUnnao Rape Case: Activists Protest Outside Delhi High Court Over Sengar BailShashi Tharoor Responds To Digvijaya Singh, Says Congress Needs Discipline, Not Lessons From RSSPakistan FM Says Islamabad Will Proactively Rebuild Relations With Bangladesh Post PollsHadi Killing: Dhaka Police Say Main Accused Escaped to India via MeghalayaPakistan FM Ishaq Dar Admits India Hit Nur Khan Air Base In Operation Sindoor Strikes‘Advised Me To Hide In Bunker’: Pak President Zardari On Op Sindoor, Responds To PM Modi’s WarningIndian Army Intensifies Anti-Terror Ops In J&K To Flush Out Pak Terrorists Amid Chillai KalanBJP Hails Shashi Tharoor’s Remarks On India’s Foreign Policy, Congress Hits Back123Photostories5 Bangkok facts you probably didn’t knowTV soaps that went off air in 2025: ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 4’ to ‘Suman Indori’Is foul-smelling poop a symptom of cancer?TV celebrities who passed away in 2025: From Satish Shah to Achyut PotdarBloating vs belly fat: Easy signs that tell the difference and why it matters10 rice dishes from around the worldAntibiotic resistance: Why common infections are getting harder to treatThalapathy Vijay fitness secrets: How simple workouts and balanced food keep him fit at 516 strange and haunting lines from books and classicsFrom hydrogen-powered water taxi to ethereal Ganga aarti: 5 reasons to visit Varanasi123Hot PicksKuwait NYEPAN-Aadhaar linkingJeffrey EpsteinGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingFrank Lampard and Christine Lampard Net WorthJordan Spieth Net WorthJake Paul and Jutta Net WorthBode Miller Net WorthTravis KelceWayne GretzkyPatrick MahomesNavjot Singh SidhuChloe KimNew York Yankees
Delhi-NCR witnessed severely reduced visibility late Sunday night as a dense blanket of smog engulfed the region.Visuals from several parts of the region, including AIIMS flyover and Noida’s Sector 37 showed vehicles struggling through a haze of toxic smog, highlighting the severity of the pollution.The blow is twofold, as the city grapples with cold winter temperatures alongside rising pollution levels. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for very dense fog on Monday, warning commuters of restricted visibility on major roads. Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected around 22°C and 7°C, respectively, with Sunday night’s minimum dipping to 6.3°C, slightly below the seasonal average The city’s air quality slipped into the “very poor” category, with several areas, including Anand Vihar, recording hazardous AQI levels above 400. Authorities advised residents, especially children, the elderly, and those with respiratory issues, to stay indoors.Under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), officials have imposed curbs on construction and industrial activity, while enforcing the ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ rule to control vehicular emissions.Experts have cautioned that poor air quality will likely continue under the prevailing weather conditions.
