As of 9:00 am today, Delhi's air quality lingers in the 'very poor' category, with an AQI of 307, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board. Following weeks of 'severe' to 'very poor' air quality, recent rain and light showers provided some relief, moving the capital back from the 'severe' zone. The Air Quality Early Warning System forecasts the 'very poor' quality to persist until December 6.

Despite a minimum temperature of 10 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 26.2 degrees Celsius, the Indian Meteorological Department predicts dense fog in Delhi from December 5 to 9. An IMD official noted that while moderate fog is expected on Tuesday, the presence of 6 kmph winds during the day reduces the likelihood of dense fog formation.

Surrounding areas in the National Capital Region exhibit varied pollution levels, with Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and Gurugram reporting AQI figures ranging from 202 to 250. At 9:30 am, multiple locations in Delhi, including Nehru Nagar, R K Puram, Punjabi Bagh, New Moti Bagh, Ashok Vihar, Wazirpur, Sirifort, and Pusa, recorded 'very poor' air quality. Scientist Kuldeep Srivastava attributed the recent drizzle to the influence of a western disturbance and cyclone circulation over Haryana, bringing much-needed moisture to certain areas.