Dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR: AQI ‘severe’ at 439; cold wave keeps visibility poor

Several areas across the city reported alarmingly high pollution levels, reflecting the widespread nature of the pollution crisis. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 489, Ashok Vihar 463, Bawana 467, Chandni Chowk 464, Dwarka Sector 8 469, ITO 448, Narela 412, Punjabi Bagh 476, RK Puram 467 and Wazirpur 478. All these locations fell under the 'severe' category, indicating extremely poor air quality and heightened health risks.