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Delhi Wakes to Windy, Chilly Sunday Amidst Smog
11 Jan
Summary
- Delhi experienced a windy and chilly Sunday morning with temperatures at 6.6 degrees Celsius.
- Air quality showed improvement, with the city's AQI at 298, still in the 'poor' category.
- Cold conditions and smog have persisted for several days, impacting visibility and air quality.
The national capital, Delhi, experienced a windy and chilly Sunday morning on January 11, 2026, with temperatures recorded at 6.6 degrees Celsius. A thin layer of smog was present across several areas, although air quality showed some improvement, with the overall AQI falling to 298, categorized as 'poor'.
Despite the slight improvement, many parts of Delhi continued to report AQI levels above 300, with Nehru Nagar registering the highest pollution. This follows a weekend of significant cold and poor air quality, including rain on Saturday and temperatures dropping to 5.4 degrees Celsius.
Cold conditions and smog have been a consistent issue for the past few days. On Friday, temperatures were around 5 degrees Celsius, and air quality ranged from 'poor' to 'very poor', with smog reducing visibility significantly across the city.
