A severe cold wave has gripped large parts of North India, bringing freezing mornings, dense fog, and worsening air quality. As temperatures dipped to single digits, AQI levels in cities such as Delhi and Agra remained alarming, disrupting daily life and transport (Pics/PTI)
Updated On: 2025-12-17 04:11 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
People across the country are experiencing severe cold as brave chilly mornings make the conditions quite chilly
With temperatures dipping down to single digits in North India, the AQI across major cities such as Delhi and Agra continues to remain a matter of concern
Early morning fog reduces visibility, disrupting rail and road traffic in parts of India
The pollution in Delhi-NCR has deteriorated to such an extent that it has now begun to severely impact retail trade, with a sharp decline in market footfall
The AQI levels in other cities of northern India have also reached the 'severe' category
Similar light-fog conditions were reported in other cities across the state. In Lucknow, residents woke up to light fog, suggesting slightly improved visibility and air quality
