Delhi Weather Update: Over 100 aircraft were delayed at Delhi‘s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday morning, according to flightradar24, a flight tracker service, as a dense fog layer covered the Delhi-NCR area. The visibility became nearly nonexistent. Today there were also delays of eighteen trains that connected Delhi to different regions of the country.
Predawn Obscurity at Delhi Airport
At Delhi Airport, visibility dropped to nil at three in the morning and then slightly improved at five thirty in the morning. There is 50 metres of visibility right now, and 250–400 metres of visibility on the runway. At Safdarjung Observatory, the minimum temperature fell to 3.3 degrees Celsius today, making it the coldest morning of the season in Delhi. At 3.1 degrees Celsius, it was considerably colder near Lodhi Road.
The Delhi airport sent out a traveller advice, advising people to check with airlines before departing due to the heavy fog. “Due to dense fog, flight operations at Delhi Airport may be affected. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information,” said the airport authority in a post on ‘X’. “Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted,” it added.
Extended Duration Causes Travel Disruptions
Conditions of dense fog are expected to last for at least two hours. Ten planes were diverted, about 100 flights were delayed, and some flights were cancelled yesterday at the Delhi airport due to reduced visibility caused by intense fog. In the meantime, today’s heavy fog is causing 18 trains to Delhi from across the nation to run late.
Delhi Enveloped in Cold Wave and Fog
As the temperature continues to drop, the nation’s capital is engulfed in fog and a cold wave. (Videos taken around 5:40 a.m. from the vicinity of India Gate). As minimum temperatures were reported in the range of 3–7 degrees Celsius over most of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh, dense fog and a cold spell tightened their hold over north India. Visibility was reduced to as little as 25 metres due to dense fog.
Severe Conditions Triggered in Punjab and Haryana
For sixteen districts in Punjab and eight in Haryana, a red alert has been issued. Ludhiana recorded the lowest minimum temperature of 2.5 degrees Celsius today. The meteorological service indicated that there won’t be any real relief until January 16 and that after that, a fresh western disturbance will be active, affecting the weather and maybe bringing rain.
Delhi Resumes Regular Courses After Winter Break
After a lengthy winter break, Delhi schools will reopen for regular courses today. However, due to the current cold wave and fog, the times of the classes have been adjusted as a precaution.
According to a Sunday Education Department rule, no instruction will begin before 9 a.m. and no session will continue past 5 p.m. The directive said that all employees, both teaching and non-teaching, must report for duty as usual.
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