From the archive record
Severe fog and smog conditions affecting road visibility in the Delhi NCR region during winter. Vehicles including cars and auto-rickshaws move cautiously along the road with headlights switched on as dense haze blankets the area. Directional signage toward Faridabad and Badkal Lake identifies the location near South Delhi’s Fatehpur Beri and Chhatarpur region. Thick layers of smog combined with winter fog frequently impact air quality and transportation across Delhi NCR during colder months, creating hazardous driving conditions and reducing visibility across major roads. Tree-lined roads, muted urban surroundings, and the grey atmospheric haze reflect the environmental and seasonal challenges commonly experienced in India’s capital region during peak winter pollution periods.