Delhi and its adjoining NCR regions woke up to a thick blanket of fog on Monday morning, with air quality remaining in the moderate to poor categories across several monitoring stations, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported moderate fog in multiple parts of the capital, including Dhaula Kuan, Akshardham, Dwarka, and Mother Teresa Crescent Marg, leading to reduced visibility during early morning hours. Misty conditions were also observed across NCR towns such as Ghaziabad.

Air quality readings around 7 am showed significant variation across locations. Dwarka sectors 3, 6, and 10 recorded an AQI of 243, placing them in the poor category, while Mahipalpur registered 134 and Mother Teresa Crescent Marg 118, both categorised as moderate. Ghaziabad recorded an AQI of 259, remaining firmly in the poor bracket.

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In contrast, Mumbai reported comparatively better conditions, with CPCB data showing a moderate AQI of 126 around the Marine Drive area during the early hours.

The IMD has forecast fog or mist in the morning followed by a largely clear sky later in the day for Delhi-NCR. Meanwhile, several airports across north and central India reported fog conditions ranging from shallow to very dense between 6 am and 6:30 am IST, affecting flight operations in some regions.

On Sunday, Delhi’s air quality had dipped further into the very poor category, with an overall AQI of 318 recorded around 8 am. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for the region, warning of possible thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph, with similar conditions expected in Haryana and Chandigarh as an active weather phase continues across parts of North India.

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