The Delhi airport issued an advisory cautioning passengers regarding the impact of dense fog on operations. Passengers were advised to contact their airlines for updates. Over 90 flights have been postponed at the Delhi airport this morning alone.
New Delhi: A thick blanket of fog has engulfed northern India, causing plunged temperatures and major disruptions in train and flight operations across multiple states for the second consecutive day.
VIDEO | Dense fog engulfs Delhi amid cold wave. Visuals from Grayah Murti.
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#WATCH | Delhi | Visibility in the national capital is affected as a layer of dense fog engulfs the city
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VIDEO | There is a dense fog in Delhi this morning causing inconvenience to commuters. Visuals are from Pandit Pant Marg. (Time: 7:50 AM)#Delhi #Fog pic.twitter.com/NrAHkh15c3
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Delhi airport issues advisory for passengers
The Delhi airport issued an advisory cautioning passengers regarding the impact of dense fog on operations. Passengers were advised to contact their airlines for updates. Over 90 flights have been postponed at the Delhi airport this morning alone, with zero visibility reported at airports in Srinagar, Chandigarh, Agra, Lucknow, Amritsar, Hindon, and Gwalior.
Train services affected in & around Delhi
Train services have also been badly affected. Over 50 trains bound for Delhi are running delayed. The 22436 New Delhi Vande Bharat Express is delayed by more than four hours, the Varanasi Vande Bharat Express is running 14 hours behind, and the Anand Vihar Terminal Superfast Express is over seven hours behind schedule.
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Yesterday, more than 200 flights were postponed as visibility dropped to zero at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted dense to very dense fog in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Punjab and Haryana. Visibility at IGI Airport this morning remains at zero, as per IMD.
Airlines issue advisories for passengers.
Airlines have released updates regarding the impact of the weather on their schedules. IndiGo reported decreased visibility affecting its operations. Air India also highlighted poor visibility as a reason for delays, urging passengers to check flight conditions. Likewise, SpiceJet warned of potential delays for all arrivals and departures due to adverse weather conditions in Delhi.
Weather update on Delhi
The IMD forecasts that Delhi will continue to experience fog until January 8, with light rain expected on January 6. As of Saturday morning, the temperature in Delhi stood at 10 degrees Celsius.
The current climate meets the criteria for a cold day: the minimum temperature is under 10 degrees Celsius, and the deviation from the normal temperature is at least 4.5 degrees lower.
In addition to the challenges, the air quality in Delhi remains poor. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of over 240, classifying it as Very Unhealthy.
