The Times of India article reported early morning showers in Delhi-NCR, an intensifying cold wave, and a 'very poor' Air Quality Index (AQI) of 321. Verification through real-time Google Search data, specifically for December 2023, confirms that Delhi and its adjoining regions, including Noida and Gurugram, did receive light to moderate rainfall or drizzle during this period, particularly around December 23-24, 2023. This aligns with the claim of 'early morning showers'. The AQI figure of 321 is also corroborated by multiple sources. India TV News reported on December 11, 2023, that the average AQI for Delhi in December was 321, placing it in the 'very poor' category as defined by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) (301-400). Other reports from mid-to-late December 2023 also indicated 'very poor' AQI levels, such as 331 on December 18 and 333 on December 25. This confirms the accuracy of the AQI claim. However, the claim of an 'intensified cold wave' requires qualification. While temperatures were certainly low and the weather was described as 'chilling' or 'biting cold' by some related articles, official meteorological reports from the Times of India itself on December 28, 2023, stated that December 2023 had not witnessed a single 'cold wave' day. Furthermore, other reports indicated that December 2023 was one of the warmest Decembers in six years, with mean maximum and minimum temperatures remaining above normal. Therefore, while cold conditions prevailed and rain might have amplified the chill, the term 'intensify cold wave' appears to be an exaggeration compared to official meteorological definitions for the month. The headline's use of 'drench' might also be a slight exaggeration, as reports mostly mention 'light drizzle' or 'moderate rain' rather than heavy downpours. Overall, the core factual claims about showers and 'very poor' AQI are accurate for December 2023, but the 'intensify cold wave' and 'drench' aspects are partially exaggerated.