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Delhi AQI today 4 December 2025: Today (Thursday, December 4) was a very heavy morning for the people of Delhi and NCR. On one hand, the haze of pollution is showing no signs of going away, and on the other hand, winter has now started showing its ‘fierce’ form. If you are thinking of leaving the house today in light clothes, then stop, because the Meteorological Department has issued a big alert regarding the severe cold.

The situation is such that now the people of Delhi are going to need not only masks but also thick jackets and heaters.

Air is still ‘poisonous’ (Pollution Status)

First of all let’s talk about air. Despite all the claims, Delhi’s air is stuck in the ‘Very Poor’ category. Average AQI of Delhi today (Thursday) morning 332 Has been recorded. As soon as we go out, we feel smog and burning sensation in our eyes.
On Wednesday it was 342 and in areas like Nehru Nagar it had reached 378. That means relief is still far away.

Cold hits: Delhi will shiver tonight

The prediction made by the Meteorological Department (IMD) is scary. A big drop in temperature is being recorded from today 4th December.
It is estimated that today in Delhi Minimum temperature drops to 5 degrees Celsius Will reach. At the same time, there will be cold during the day as the maximum temperature will remain around 22 degrees. Cold winds will blow, due to which you will not feel hot even in the sun.

What is the condition of other cities of NCR? (morning temperature)

• Noida: AQI 268 (mercury 22/9 degrees)
• Ghaziabad: Pollution is high here (AQI 313), cold 22/8 degrees.
• Gurgaon: AQI 276 (mercury 22/8 degrees)
• Greater Noida: AQI 274 (mercury 22/8 degrees)

People of Noida and Ghaziabad may have to face temperatures of around 8 degrees at night.

Big warning for 5th December (tomorrow)

If you feel that it is too cold today, then get ready for tomorrow. IMD says that 5th December Winter may break its record. the temperature dropped last night 4 degrees Celsius There are chances of reaching. This could be the coldest night of this season. Along with this, icy winds blowing at a speed of 15 kilometers per hour will create ‘Cold Day’ like conditions.

Why did Delhi freeze suddenly?

According to meteorologist Dr. Mahesh Palawat, the weather is changing in the mountains. A ‘Western Disturbance’ has become active, due to which snowfall has started in the high altitude areas of the Himalayas. The northern icy winds coming from there are directly increasing the cold in the plains (Delhi, UP, Punjab).

The advice is that the elderly and children should avoid going out in the morning and evening and take care of their health in this ‘double attack’ of pollution and cold.