Heavy Smog Grips Delhi As Air Quality Nears 'Severe,' Airport Issues Advisory

Saturday, 13 December 2025Newsdesk

A mix of smog and shallow fog reduced visibility in several areas of Delhi early Saturday. In many areas, the AQI was in severe category.

New Delhi 13 December 2025

As per news report of NDTV,Residents of Delhi and nearby areas woke up to smog on Saturday, with the overall air quality nearing the 'severe' category. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 8 am stood at 390, which falls under the "very poor" category. However, many areas in the national capital had their air quality in the severe category. These areas included Anand Vihar (AQI- 435), Burari Crossing (AQI- 415), Chandni Chowk (AQI- 419), Ghazipur (AQI- 435), Jahangirpuri (AQI- 442), RK Puram (AQI- 404), and Rohini (AQI- 436).

Source - NDTV