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Delhi Choked: Dense Fog Grips Capital
3 Feb
Summary
- Dense fog reduced visibility to 100 metres across Delhi on February 3, 2026.
- Minimum temperatures hovered around 9.4°C, slightly above the season's average.
- The city's Air Quality Index reached 256, categorizing it as 'poor'.
On the morning of February 3, 2026, a dense fog settled over Delhi, dramatically reducing visibility across the city and impacting traffic. This thick blanket caused visibility to drop to a mere 100 metres at both Palam and Safdarjung.
The minimum temperature on this day was recorded at 9.4°C at Safdarjung, which was a notch above the seasonal average. Other stations reported similar mild temperatures, with Palam at 8.6°C and Lodhi Road at 9.6°C.
Beyond the fog, Delhi's air quality was also problematic, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 256 at 9 a.m., classifying it as 'poor'. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board indicated that air quality at numerous stations was in the 'poor' or 'very poor' categories.
