Rain greets Mumbai on New Year, coldest December day for Delhi in 6 years | Weather update today

A combination of winter chill, severe air pollution, and dense fog on Wednesday created a dire situation across the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 384 at 7 am, placing it in the ‘very poor to severe’ category. Several air quality monitoring stations across the city reported alarming AQI levels. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 452, while ITO stood at 426, and RK Puram at 411, as reported by news agency ANI.

The New Year begins tomorrow. People across the country are gearing up to welcome 2026 with joy and festivities. However, it is to be noted that rain might spoil your New Year celebrations, as the Meteorological Department has issued alerts for six states.

According to the IMD, heavy rain is expected in these six northern states despite the biting cold. Under the influence of Western Disturbance, heavy rain/snow very likely over JammuKashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad during December 30-January 1, 2026.