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Dense Fog In Delhi Hits Visibility, 22 Trains, 134 Flights Delayed

A thick layer of fog engulfed parts of Delhi as the mercury dropped to as low as 6 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning.

Delhi Weather: The cold weather continues to tighten its grip in North India, and there is no respite in sight for the citizens in the national capital and neighbouring states in the coming days. A thick layer of fog engulfed parts of Delhi as the mercury dropped to as low as 8.4 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning. The foggy conditions resulted in the delay of several trains and flights due to low visibility in the city. Indian Railways has said that at least 22 trains are running late due to fog and low visibility.  

Visuals from New Delhi Railway Station.

As many as 134 flights were delayed due to dense fog and low visibility. "Delhi Airport is facing delays affecting approximately 134 flights, both (domestic and international) arrivals and departures, due to dense fog," Delhi Airport FIDS (Flight Information Display System) said.

Visuals from Indira Gandhi International Airport were shared by news agency ANI.

The India Meterological Department, in its bulletin on Wednesday, predicted that dense to very dense fog conditions are very likely to continue during the night and morning hours in many parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi for the next three days.

"Dense to very dense fog conditions very likely to continue during night/morning hours in many parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi during 28'-29* and in some parts for subsequent 3 days. Dense to very dense fog conditions very likely to continue during night/morning hours in some parts of Uttar Pradesh during 28-29 and Dense fog in isolated pockets for subsequent 3 days," the weather office said in its five day bulletin.

 

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