Temperature drops to 3.8 degrees in Delhi! Air quality 'severe'; Dense fog disrupts rail operations

Delhiites woke up to the chilly December morning in the capital with the temperature dipping to 3.8°C, as the cold wave sweeping across northern part of the country.

Cold wave has continued to grip Delhi and several parts on North India on Wednesday.

New Delhi: Cold wave has continued to grip Delhi and several parts on North India on Wednesday. Delhiites woke up to the chilly December morning in the capital with the temperature dipping to 3.8°C, as the cold wave sweeping across northern part of the country. Delhi is experiencing a cold December after witnessing three consecutive years of mild weather during the month. In addition to a cold winter morning, the people of Delhi woke up to "severe" level of pollution as air quality in the city dipped once again. Besides, the dense fog has added to common man's struggle with the cold.

Cold wave continues to grip Delhi, visuals from a night shelter home at Ram Leela ground pic.twitter.com/rpm6lt5mqo

— ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2018

The Railways announcement stated that several trains have been cancelled keeping in view the forthcoming foggy weather, while many are running late. Following train services have been hit by cold foggy weather. Check train status here- 1. 12203 Saharsa-Amritsar Garibrath is running late by 17 hours 2. 12397 Gaya-New Delhi Mahabodhi Express is running late by 3.30 hours 3. 12477 Hapa-Jammutavi is delayed by 2.30 hours 4. 14257 Banares-New Delhi Kashivishwanath Express is running late by 3.45 hours 5. 12303 Hawda-New Dekhi Express is delayed by 3 hours Flight operations were partially suspended at the Delhi airport on Tuesday due to low visibility conditions as departures were put on hold and more than 80 flights were delayed, an official said. However, today the operations at Delhi airports continue as scheduled, reported ANI.