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Thick Fog Shrouds Delhi, Disrupting Flight and Train Services
Dense fog enveloped the national capital on Friday, reducing visibility to zero in some areas and severely impacting transportation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded zero visibility at Palam around 4:30 am and just 50 meters at Safdarjung by 5:30 am.
Delhi Hits 6.4°C Amid Cold Wave, Dense Fog, and Poor Air Quality
Delhi experienced a sharp drop in temperature on Thursday, as cold wave conditions intensified, bringing the minimum temperature to 6.4°C at 5:30 am, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The city is currently battling a combination of icy temperatures, dense fog, and deteriorating air quality.
Dense Fog Engulfs Delhi-NCR: Flight Operations Disrupted, Train Services Delayed
A thick blanket of fog continued to disrupt life across the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) for the third consecutive day, severely impacting flight and train operations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for dense fog, cautioning residents about reduced visibility during morning hours.
“Cold Wave and Dense Fog Grip Delhi: IMD’s Forecast for New Year’s Eve and January 1”
As 2024 comes to a close, New Delhi remains gripped by a relentless cold wave accompanied by dense fog. On New Year’s Eve, the national capital experienced another chilly morning with limited visibility, adding to the seasonal challenges faced by residents.
Delhi’s Air Quality Remains ‘Severe’, AQI Exceeds 450 in Several Locations
Delhi's air quality continued to deteriorate, remaining in the 'severe plus' category on Friday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) readings exceeding 450 in several areas. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's 24-hour average AQI had reached an alarming 451 by 4 pm on Thursday, indicating hazardous air conditions across the city.
