India is experiencing a cold wave with IMD issuing alerts for cold day and dense fog conditions across several states, including Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Punjab. Delhi is expected to see maximum temperatures between 17-19°C and minimums of 6-8°C, with moderate to dense fog. Amidst these cold conditions, the Air Quality Index (AQI) at Delhi's India Gate has reached 287, categorized as 'poor'.