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Delhi chokes again: AQI in 'severe' category at 439 as cold wave and fog persist

Delhi continued to face a severe air pollution crisis on Sunday, with the AQI hitting 439 by 7 am, keeping the city firmly in the severe category. Several areas, including Anand Vihar (489), Ashok Vihar (463), and Punjabi Bagh (476), reported extremely poor air quality, posing serious health risks, especially for children, the elderly, and those with respiratory or heart conditions.

18 Jan 2026 8:29 am