The national capital region is experiencing a contradictory weather phenomenon, battling hazardous air quality while simultaneously welcoming the earliest signs of winter. The India Meteorological Department forecasts a chilly start to the day on November 4, with minimum temperatures around 19 degrees Celsius and maximums climbing to 30 degrees Celsius, followed by pleasant evening dips hinting at the onset of the cold season.

Season's Coldest Morning Fuels Pollution Crisis

The morning of November 3 marked the coldest of the season so far for Delhi. Data recorded by the IMD at 8:30 a.m. showed the minimum temperature plunging to 13.4 degrees Celsius at Aya Nagar. This drop in temperature, combined with stagnant surface winds, trapped pollutants and led to a rapid deterioration of the cit

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