In Photos: Dense fog shrouds Delhi; hampers flight, train operations

A layer of dense fog enveloped the national capital on Wednesday morning hampering flight and train operations, officials said (Pics/PTI and AFP)

Updated On: 2024-01-31 02:07 PM IST

Compiled by : ronak mastakar

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The city is likely to receive light rain during the day, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Zero visibility was reported at the Indira Gandhi Airport at 6.30 am as a thick layer of fog engulfed the area. The visibility remained the same till 9 am, they said

The Delhi airport saw diversions of at least three flights on Wednesday morning due to bad weather, an official said

Due to the "very dense" fog, several trains were running late, another official said

According to the IMD, light rain or thundershower accompanied by gusty winds with a speed of up to 30-40 kmph is likely towards the evening or night

Weather fluctuations are expected to continue till February 3 because of a western disturbance, with further changes anticipated from thereon, a senior official said

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7.3 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average, on Wednesday

The average maximum temperature in Delhi this month till January 30 stood at 17.7 degrees Celsius, the lowest in 13 years, according to official data till Tuesday

The average minimum temperature in the national capital during the same period was pegged at 6.2 degrees Celsius, the second lowest in 13 years, the data showed

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