Dense Fog Grips Chandigarh, Visibility Plummets; Delhi Air Quality 'Poor'
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News18•28-01-2026, 10:00
Dense Fog Grips Chandigarh, Visibility Plummets; Delhi Air Quality 'Poor'
- •Chandigarh experienced dense fog on Wednesday, severely reducing visibility and impacting early morning traffic.
- •The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts a maximum temperature of 19°C and a minimum of 8°C for Chandigarh, with dense to very dense fog expected.
- •Delhi's air quality slightly improved to 'poor' with an AQI of 273, though large parts remained smog-enveloped.
- •Several Delhi areas like Patpadganj, Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana, Chandni Chowk, Dwarka Sector 8, and Mundka recorded 'very poor' AQI levels.
- •The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked GRAP Stage III in Delhi-NCR due to improved air quality, but urged adherence to Stages I and II.
Why It Matters: Chandigarh faces dense fog impacting visibility, while Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' despite GRAP Stage III revocation.
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