New Year, same air: Delhi starts 2026 with ‘very poor’ AQI at 372; Anand Vihar worst hit

Delhi woke to dense fog and 'very poor' air quality with AQI at 372, impacting visibility and traffic. Unfavorable meteorological conditions are expected to keep pollution levels high for the next six days. Despite a slight annual PM2.5 decline, the polluted season saw a rise, with Delhi remaining the most polluted city in the NCR.