The data also showed that the national capital did not see a single day with an AQI above 400 in February. An AQI of above 400 marks the 'severe' category
Mumbai recorded the highest deterioration with a 30 per cent increase in PM2.5 levels
From Tuesday onwards, schools in the national capital will resume normal timings as weather conditions improve
Delhi fog: According to IMD, the fog has intensified in the capital due to the western disturbances
Centre holds off on imposing stricter curbs on pollution as Delhi continues to grapple with 'very' poor to 'severe' air quality
Forecasts by the IMD and the IITM suggest an improvement in Delhi's air quality from Friday itself. It is expected to be in the 'very poor' category in the coming days, the statement said
The IMD's forecast for the week also suggests fog will prevail in Delhi, with the minimum temperature remaining below 10 degrees Celsius till the end of January
The air quality is expected to remain in the 'very poor' category for the rest of the week
The minimum temperature was 4.8 degrees Celsius while the humidity level at 5.30 pm was 71 per cent
Delhi air quality remains "very poor"; however, there is some improvement in parts of city
Foggy mornings, cold days, and cold wave conditions were expected to persist across the plains for at least the next two days
Travellers in Delhi face delays as dense fog hits flight and rail operations amid severe air quality conditions
A thick layer of fog cloaked the Indo-Gangetic plains in north India on Tuesday, with poor visibility disrupting road and rail traffic
Travel advisory issued, schools asked to run between 9 am - 5 pm, and construction ban implemented in Delhi amid dense fog, dropping temperatures and rising air pollution
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Delhi weather updates: Due to the fog cover, the visibility levels in the IGI airport area were reduced to zero on Friday morning
India Meteorological Department (IMD) expects the temperatures to begin rising today onwards
Delhi cold wave: India Meteorological Department predicts temperatures in Delhi to be 7 degrees C-15 degrees C, 'yellow alert' has been issued for parts of the city
Delhi's temperature for the day is likely to linger at the lower end of the scale around 11 degrees Celsius
Delhi weather forecast: According to IMD, Delhi's weather is likely to improve after January 7 with chances of drizzle on January 8 and 9