Thick fog clouds visibility of Taj Mahal, multiple cities in UP grapple with dense fog
Dec 29, 2025
Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 29 : With the mercury dipping dense fog gripped cities across Northern India, the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, lost visibility due to the presence of a thick layer of fog in the town.
In Agra, the morning temperature was 16.0 °C. The city's air quality was poor this morning, reporting 'moderate' conditions in pockets. The Manoharpur area reported an AQI of 234. In contrast, Rohta and Shahajahan Garden reported AQIs of 136 and 186, respectively, placing them in the 'moderate' category, according to CPCB data.
Besides Agra, multiple cities in Uttar Pradesh grappled with a dense layer of fog due to a cold wave on Monday morning. In Kanpur, thick fog enveloped the city as cold conditions prevailed, though the overall air quality remained 'moderate', falling in the 101-200 range. Prayagraj also reported similar conditions, with a dense layer of fog and moderate air quality within the same range.
However, Noida and Ghaziabad recorded poorer air quality than other cities in the state due to thick fog. In Noida, air quality was severe this morning, with Sector-125 recording an AQI of 408 and Sector-116 at 438. Ghaziabad reported slightly better conditions, with the AQI in the 'very poor' range of 301-400. In both Noida and Ghaziabad, the maximum temperature was 17.0 °C in the morning.
Meanwhile, in Uttarakhand, Haridwar was blanketed by a layer of winter fog, reducing visibility and causing discomfort to residents. Dehradun recorded a poor AQI of 261 this morning.
Earlier today, Delhi's air quality worsened at 8 am, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 402, slipping into the "severe" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Several areas across the city recorded AQI levels exceeding 400. A dense fog also blanketed the capital, sharply reducing visibility, with many motorists driving with their headlights on, as residents faced discomfort due to the conditions.
