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In Photos: Dense fog engulfs Delhi as air quality remains very poor

Updated On: 30 December, 2025 01:59 PM IST | ronak mastakar

Dense fog blanketed Delhi early Tuesday, causing visibility to drop sharply in several areas, even as the air quality improved marginally to the `very poor` category at 388. (Pics/PTI)

Dense fog blanketed Delhi early Tuesday, causing visibility to drop sharply in several areas, even as the air quality improved marginally to the `very poor` category at 388. (Pics/PTI)

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Dense fog blanketed Delhi early Tuesday, causing visibility to drop sharply in several areas, even as the air quality improved marginally to the `very poor` category at 388. (Pics/PTI)
<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a `yellow` alert for the city till 9 am in view of the fog.</p>

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a `yellow` alert for the city till 9 am in view of the fog.

<p>According to the weather office, visibility at Safdarjung stood at 100 metres at 7.30 am, which improved to 200 metres by 8.30 am.</p>

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According to the weather office, visibility at Safdarjung stood at 100 metres at 7.30 am, which improved to 200 metres by 8.30 am.

<p>At Palam, moderate fog was observed with visibility registered around 300 metres at 8.30 am, it added.</p>

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At Palam, moderate fog was observed with visibility registered around 300 metres at 8.30 am, it added.

<p>The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 388 on Tuesday morning, marking a marginal improvement from Monday, when the city`s air quality stood at the `severe` category with a reading of 401.</p>

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The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 388 on Tuesday morning, marking a marginal improvement from Monday, when the city`s air quality stood at the `severe` category with a reading of 401.

<p>Data from the Central Pollution Control Board`s (CPCB) Sameer app on Tuesday showed 16 air quality monitoring stations in the `severe` category, while 21 stations recorded air quality in the `very poor` category.</p>

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Data from the Central Pollution Control Board`s (CPCB) Sameer app on Tuesday showed 16 air quality monitoring stations in the `severe` category, while 21 stations recorded air quality in the `very poor` category.

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