Delhi Wakes Up To Foggy Morning After Light Rainfall, More Showers Likely Today
Delhi shrouded in fog after rainfall on Saturday, thunderstorms and hail is expected for later in the day.
Delhi woke up to a foggy morning on Sunday, after a light spell of rain the day before. The minimum temperature recorded by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is 12 degrees Celsius. IMD has issued a warning of a wet spell in the city, with thunderstorms and hail expected later in the day.
#WATCH | Thin layer of fog witnessed in parts of Delhi
— ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2025
(Visuals from India Gate) pic.twitter.com/HluAh6Q0GO
According to ANI, visuals from India Gate showed near-zero visibility in the city. People sought refuge in night shelters in Safdarjung to escape the harsh weather. Vegpal Singh, a local said that people in the night shelters were providing two meals a day, along with proper bedding and blankets for the people staying there. "The people who are taking refuge in the night shelters here are being provided with two-time meals and proper bed and blankets. If there are any medical treatments needed, we take them to AIIMS hospital which is nearby.." said Singh as per ANI.
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Due to the fog conditions, as many as 25 trains were delayed including Ajmer Junction to Jammu Tawi which is running late by 457 minutes.
25 trains to Delhi are running late due to fog conditions in the national capital and parts of north India, as per Indian Railways pic.twitter.com/pSi5KqUR27
— ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2025
Similarly, several flights were delayed as well from the Indira Gandhi International Airport due to the shroud of fog.
#WATCH | Delhi: As cold waves grip the national capital, some flights are delayed at IGI Airport due to fog.
— ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2025
(Visuals from Indira Gandhi International Airport) pic.twitter.com/ARgmi01J8W
Despite the cold weather, the marching band from the Indian Navy continued to rehearse for the upcoming Republic Day parade.
#WATCH | Delhi: Parade rehearsal of defence personnel for the 76th Republic Day is underway at Kartavya Path. pic.twitter.com/jIrDtmR322
— ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2025
On January 11, light rain was witnessed in the national capital and the temperature dropped to 7.7 degrees Celsius, as per IMD. Meanwhile, New Delhi and the National Capital Region were shrouded in thick fog. The temperature was recorded at 11 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning.
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