India's Weather Highlights: Extreme Cold in J&K, Poor Air Quality in Multiple Cities

Jammu and Kashmir records freezing temperatures of -32.52°C, while cities like Kolkata and Noida face poor to very poor air quality levels.

• Jammu and Kashmir experiences severe cold with temperatures plunging to -32.52°C, the lowest in the country today, alongside clear skies and moderate wind speeds.
• Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are concerning in several cities: Kolkata records a 'very poor' AQI of 308, while Noida and Gurugram report 'poor' AQI levels of 243 and 206, respectively.
• Chennai's weather remains warm with temperatures ranging from 23.77°C to 28.02°C, but air quality is classified as 'poor' with an AQI of 228.
• Mumbai and Ahmedabad report moderate AQI levels of 171 and 119, respectively, with clear skies and temperatures staying within comfortable ranges.
• Haridwar stands out with 'good' air quality (AQI of 49), while most other cities like Ranchi and Lucknow report moderate to poor air quality conditions.

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