Fog Engulfs Delhi, Trains Cancelled Amid Almost Zero Visibility

Amid dipping temperatures, fog has engulfed the national capital resulting in lower visibility which has affected train and flight schedules.

Delhi engulfed by fog amid dipping temperatures

The national capital was engulfed in a thick layer of fog on Wednesday as the temperature continued to drop in the city

About 25 trains scheduled for arrival at Delhi railway station were running late as a result of low visibility due to fog. The city recorded a minimum temperature of 7.8 degrees Celsius. Image Source: ANI

An orange alert has been issued by the India Meteorological Department across Delhi as visibility in many parts remained around 50 metres. Image Source: PTI

Arrival and departure of as many as 110 flights, both domestic and international were dealyed at Delhi airport due to fog. Image Source: PTI

Skymet official Mahesh Palawat said: "Very dense fog engulfed Delhi NCR. Visibility is almost nil at many places. At 07:30 hours Palam has reported 50 metres visibility. Take care and drive carefully. Improvement expected after 11 am."

People could be seen sitting near the bonfires in a bid to keep themselves warm amid the chilling weather. Image Source: PTI