Overview
- Light rain and drizzle were reported across parts of Delhi-NCR early January 9, with IMD nowcasts flagging further light to moderate showers in Delhi, Haryana and Rajasthan.
- IMD issued a yellow alert for dense fog after visibility fell to about 100 metres at Palam and around 500 metres at Safdarjung during morning hours.
- Delhi’s AQI deteriorated into the 'very poor' range, with citywide readings in the low-to-mid 300s and hotspots approaching 380–390, according to CPCB data.
- Indira Gandhi International Airport operated under low-visibility procedures, with authorities advising passengers to check with airlines for updates.
- The cold spell is part of a broader northern India chill, with sub-zero readings in Himalayan regions and freezing reported along the fringes of Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir.