Breaking News Live Updates: Dense fog blankets Delhi with AQI on brink of severe at 384

Breaking News Live Updates: Visibility plunged across parts of Delhi on Saturday morning, with buildings and flyovers fading into a grey blur amid dense fog, as the capital’s AQI edged closer to the ‘severe’ category at 384. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) classifies an AQI between 201 and 300 as ‘poor’, 301 and 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 and 500 ‘severe’. The lowest visibility up to 8.30 am was recorded at Safdarjung, where it dropped to 200 metres, followed by Palam at 350 metres, according to official data.

Over 100 flights cancelled at IGI due to dense fog

66 arrivals and 63 departures have been cancelled for the day at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport: IGI Airport

Dense fog blankets Delhi with AQI on brink of ‘severe’ at 384

Visibility plunged across parts of Delhi on Saturday morning, with buildings and flyovers fading into a grey blur amid dense fog, as the capital’s AQI edged closer to the ‘severe’ category at 384. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) classifies an AQI between 201 and 300 as ‘poor’, 301 and 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 and 500 ‘severe’. The lowest visibility up to 8.30 am was recorded at Safdarjung, where it dropped to 200 metres, followed by Palam at 350 metres, according to official data.

5 coaches, engine of Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express derail

5 coaches, engine of Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express derailed, no injuries to passengers reported: NF Railway spokesperson

Delhi Airport issues passenger advisory

The advisory reads, "Low-visibility procedures are still in progress at Delhi Airport. All flight operations are functioning normally. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight updates."

Dense layer of toxic fog in Delhi

Toxic smog engulfs Delhi-NCR,

A thick layer of toxic smog engulfs the national capital. CAQM (Commission for Air Quality Management) has invoked all actions under GRAP Stage-IV in Delhi-NCR.

AQI at 420 near Akshardham

 AQI (Air Quality Index) around Akshardham is 420, categorised as 'Severe', as claimed by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board).

Thick layer of toxic smog in Delhi

B'desh set to hold funeral of youth leader whose death sparked unrest in country

Bangladesh is set to hold the funeral of a prominent youth leader on Saturday amid tight security following unrest in the country triggered by his death. The funeral prayer will be held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building at 2 pm, the press wing of the interim government of Bangladesh has announced.

US military launches strikes in Syria against Islamic State fighters after American deaths

The Trump administration launched military strikes Friday in Syria to "eliminate” Islamic State group fighters and weapons sites in retaliation for an ambush attack that killed two US troops and an American interpreter almost a week ago.