Archive · 10 Jan 2026
India Faces Cold Wave, Fog, and Poor Air Quality
India is experiencing a cold wave with temperatures dropping significantly in Delhi, Mumbai, and Calcutta.
Dense fog is reducing visibility, making it difficult to see, especially in the morning.
The air quality in these cities is very poor, which can be harmful to health.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that these conditions will continue for the next few days with no immediate relief.
Residents are advised to take precautions and stay warm.
In Calcutta, the minimum temperature is expected to climb up to 13 degrees by the weekend, while in Delhi, the temperatures are expected to remain low.
The IMD has also issued warnings for heavy rainfall in southern states and dense fog in northern regions.
Delhi is experiencing a cold wave with temperatures between 5 to 7°C at night and 16 to 18°C during the day.
Dense fog is reducing visibility to below 200 meters in some areas, making it difficult to see.
The air quality in Delhi is very poor, which can be harmful to health.
Mumbai woke up to a brief spell of winter charm but quickly faced smog, with the overall AQI at 204, placing it in the 'unhealthy' category.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that these conditions will continue on January 9 with no immediate relief.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, and other affected regions in India
- What
- Cold wave, dense fog, and poor air quality
- When
- January 9, 2026, and the following days
- Where
- Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, and other parts of North and South India
- Why
- Weather conditions as per IMD forecasts and environmental factors
Environmental Concerns
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Environmental Concerns
The air quality in Delhi and Mumbai is very poor, posing health risks to residents.
Weather Forecast
The air quality is expected to improve marginally in the coming days.
Weather Conditions
Environmental Concerns
The cold wave and dense fog are causing discomfort and health issues.
Weather Forecast
The weather conditions are expected to persist for the next few days with no immediate relief.
- Minimum Temperature (Delhi)
- 5 to 7°C
- Maximum Temperature (Delhi)
- 16 to 18°C
- Visibility (Delhi)
- Below 200 meters in some areas
- Air Quality (Delhi)
- Very Poor
- Minimum Temperature (Mumbai)
- 20°C
- Maximum Temperature (Mumbai)
- 31°C
- Air Quality (Mumbai)
- Unhealthy (AQI 204)
- Forecast Date
- January 9, 2026
- Fog Conditions
- Shallow to moderate in south Bengal, dense in north Bengal
Sources
Delhi Freezes, Fog Thickens: IMD Warns of Cold, Low Visibility & ‘Very Poor’ Air - Check Area-Wise AQI
Perfect chill meets toxic air, crisp skies, heavy lungs: Dual face of winter in Calcutta
Delhi-NCR Wakes Up To Light Rain As Capital Shivers Under Cold Wave Conditions
Surprise Rain Hits Delhi-NCR Amid Chilling Cold Wave Conditions; Temperature To Dip Further
Weather update: Delhi sees surprise rainfall amid cold wave, IMD warns of more showers in NCR
Cold wave intensifies in Delhi-NCR as unexpected rain pushes temperature down to 5°C
Delhi Reels Under Biting Cold As Mercury Plunges To Season's Lowest, Minimum Temperature 4.6°C
Delhi reels under biting cold as mercury plunges to season’s lowest
Mumbai Weather Update For Jan 9, 2026: Winter Chill Gives Way To Smog As City’s Air Quality Remains Unhealthy; Overall AQI At 204
Delhi Shivers As Mercury Drops To 5°C, Rain Lashes Parts Of City And Air Quality Slips To Poor And Very Poor Levels
City shivers as mercury dips to 5.8 deg Celsius
Delhi records coldest morning of the season as minimum temperature drops to 4.6°C
Delhi Records Coldest Morning Of This Winter After Rain In Several Areas
Bay of Bengal depression set to intensify with rain fog and cold alerts
Delhi Schools Closed Until January 15 Due To Freezing Temperatures
Delhi records highest-ever winter peak power demand at 6,087 MW
Delhi To Have Another Day of Cold Wave? Yellow Alert Tomorrow: Dense Fog Likely - Check Weather Forecast
Cold wave, dense fog to persist across large parts of India for a week: IMD
Delhi shivers through coldest January morning since 2024 as minimum dips to 4.6 degrees
Delhi sees coldest January morning in 2 years as mercury hits 4.6°C; AQI remains 'very poor', IMD issues fog alert
