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Foggy Weather Disrupts Flights, Cold Wave Grips Northern And Eastern India

Key Highlights on Weather Conditions Across India

Delhi

  • Fog Disruptions:
    • Dense fog at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) caused delays in several flights on Thursday morning.
    • Temperature recorded at 12.6°C at 5:30 AM, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
  • Air Quality Index (AQI):
    • Delhi’s AQI logged at 262 at 8:00 AM, falling into the ‘poor’ category.
    • AQI Scale:
      • 0-50: Good
      • 51-100: Satisfactory
      • 101-200: Moderate
      • 201-300: Poor
      • 301-400: Very Poor
      • 401-500: Severe
  • Shelter Measures:
    • Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) has set up 235 pagoda tents to provide night shelters for the homeless during the cold wave.

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

  • Mahakumbh Gathering:
    • Thousands gathered at the Triveni Sangam to take a holy dip despite the dense fog.
    • Morning temperature: 12.8°C.

Other Affected Regions

  • Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh:
    • Cold wave and a thin fog layer covered the city.
  • West Bengal:
    • Areas such as Sainthia Junction and North 24 Parganas experienced thick fog.
  • Odisha:
    • Cities like Puri witnessed dense fog, accompanied by cold wave conditions.
  • Kashmir Valley:
    • Continuing cold wave with Srinagar recording a low of -0.5°C at 5:30 AM.

Weather Forecast

  • IMD predicts:
    • Rain likely in Punjab, Haryana, Western UP, Delhi NCR, and northern Rajasthan on January 23.

The weather conditions are impacting daily life and travel. People are advised to take precautions and check updates before planning their activities. Stay safe and warm!

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