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Delhi Choked: Fog Fails to Clear Smog, AQI Remains Poor
28 Jan
Summary
- Delhi and NCR experienced foggy conditions on January 28, 2026.
- Air quality remained in the 'poor' to 'very poor' category.
- Authorities urged citizens to follow GRAP to prevent worsening pollution.
On Tuesday, January 28, 2026, Delhi and its surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) experienced foggy and cloudy weather. This followed a recent spell of rain that had only marginally improved air quality. Most parts of the capital continued to report air pollution levels in the 'poor' category.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted generally cloudy skies with shallow fog for the morning hours. Similar weather conditions were expected to persist until January 31, 2026, offering little immediate relief from low visibility or high pollution.
Pollution hotspots in Delhi, such as Anand Vihar and Patpadganj, recorded AQI levels in the 'poor' and 'very poor' ranges respectively. Authorities issued a yellow alert for the day, signaling potential for brief active weather, but warned that winter conditions are unfavorable for pollutant dispersion.
Citizens were strongly advised to strictly follow the citizen charter under Stages II and I of the GRAP schedule. This measure is crucial to prevent the Air Quality Index (AQI) levels from worsening again.
