Delhi continued to reel under a cold wave on Friday as temperatures dropped to 5°C and light rain lashed parts of the city. A thick smog blanket kept air quality in the ‘poor’ to ‘very poor’ category, with the overall AQI at 280 and several areas crossing 350, according to Central Pollution Control Board and India Meteorological Department.
09 January,2026 02:06 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
According to the Sameer app, Mumbai’s air quality index (AQI) on Friday is 110, which falls under the moderate category. This may cause breathing discomfort for people with lung disorders, asthma, or heart conditions
09 January,2026 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Among other cities, Delhi recorded a 134 per cent year-on-year increase in air purifier searches, with November 2025 volumes six times higher than October 2025
09 January,2026 01:38 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
As per the sameer app, the air quality index (AQI) of Mumbai on Thursday is 130, which falls in the moderate category. This may cause breathing discomfort for people with lung disorders, asthma, or heart diseases
08 January,2026 11:02 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
