What was the air quality in Delhi on January 28, 2026?

On January 28, 2026, air quality in Delhi and the NCR remained in the 'poor' to 'very poor' categories, with pollution levels affecting areas like Anand Vihar and Patpadganj.

What weather conditions were forecasted for Delhi until January 31, 2026?

The IMD forecasted generally cloudy skies with shallow fog for the morning hours of January 28, 2026, with similar conditions expected to persist until January 31, 2026.

What measures are advised to prevent Delhi's air pollution from worsening?

Authorities urged citizens to strictly follow the citizen charter under Stages II and I of the GRAP schedule to prevent AQI levels from worsening, especially given unfavorable winter conditions for pollution dispersion.

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Delhi Choked: Fog Fails to Clear Smog, AQI Remains Poor

28 Jan

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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.

Delhi Choked: Fog Fails to Clear Smog, AQI Remains Poor

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.