Overview
- Air quality deteriorated into the severe range across Delhi, with CPCB readings as high as AQI 466 at Moti Bagh and 443 at ITO under a dense smog layer.
- CAQM’s Stage IV measures halted construction and demolition, curbed entry of most trucks and heavy diesel vehicles, and directed schools to operate in hybrid mode.
- Near-zero visibility disrupted roads, delayed multiple trains, and slowed flight operations at IGI Airport, prompting advisories for passengers to check status and arrive early.
- Air India activated its FogCare plan, allowing affected flyers to rebook or cancel without extra charges and pledging assistance for delays, diversions, or cancellations.
- IMD expects foggy conditions to persist in parts of North India and signals western disturbances that could bring mountain snowfall and isolated plains rain around January 22–26, posing risks to Republic Day rehearsals.