The national capital woke to another day of foggy morning followed by light drizzle on Monday that kept the temperature low, however the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the ‘severe’ category.

Several areas in Delhi also measured the AQI under the 'severe' category. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 434, Ashok Vihar 450, Bawana 472, Narela 430, DTU 425 and Wazipur 455. Apart from them, several areas measured an AQI in the 'very poor' category,

Delhi’s poor air quality remains despite the strictest Stage IV curbs of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

The minimum temperature, according to the India Meteorological Department, was recorded at 8 degrees Celsius on Sunday.

Foggy conditions were observed early in the day, with humidity levels ranging from 79 per cent to 95 per cent.

Data from the CPCB indicated AQI levels across the capital ranged from “very poor” to “severe.” While the first half of December provided some respite with six days classified under the ‘moderate’ air quality category,

With an average 24-hour AQI reading of 409 recorded daily, Delhi's air quality clocked five days of “severe” air over six days.

Parts of Delhi witnessed light rainfall early Monday, with temprature being recorded at 12-14 degrees Celcius, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). According to news agency ANI, the minimum temperature recorded in the city was 8 degrees Celsius,

Delhi's air quality plunges to a 'severe' AQI of 409, dominated by hazardous PM2.5 pollution. Stage IV of GRAP remains in effect, restricting construction and truck entry. Light rain is forecasted, offering potential relief but also a risk of increased humidity exacerbating pollution.

On Sunday night, the weatherman forecast a generally cloudy sky with light rain in Delhi and the maximum and minimum temperatures at 20 degrees Celsius and 8 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Delhi’s air quality reached ’severe’ levels on Sunday with an AQI of 409.  Fog and high humidity were reported, with light rain expected on Monday.