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Foggy Weather Disrupts Travel Across Delhi And North India

The foggy weather in the capital has caused significant delays at the Indira Gandhi International Airport and across several train services.


Impact on Travel and Visibility

  • Flight and train delays were reported due to low visibility caused by the persistent fog.
  • The minimum temperature in the city stood at 11°C, as recorded by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
  • Visuals from key locations including ITO, India Gate, Dhaula Kuan, and Kartavya Path showed zero visibility, making travel across the city difficult.

Shelter Camps for the Homeless

In response to the chilly weather, the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) set up shelter camps across the city.

  • The manager of one of the camps mentioned that food, medicine, and other necessary facilities were provided to those seeking shelter.
  • “All facilities have been provided to people coming here to take shelter. If anyone from outside also comes, we welcome them to seek shelter wholeheartedly,” the manager said.

Air Quality and Regional Impact

  • The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 207 at 7 am, indicating moderate pollution.
  • Other parts of Uttar Pradesh, such as Varanasi and Ayodhya, also experienced foggy conditions.
    • Minimum temperatures in these areas were recorded at 10°C, with clear skies expected later in the day, according to IMD.
    • Locals in Varanasi spoke of the cold and foggy weather, with some stating that they had been sitting around bonfires to stay warm.

Other Affected Areas

  • The city of Mayurbhanj in Odisha also witnessed dense fog, leading to zero visibility in the region.

The prolonged fog and cold conditions are expected to persist, continuing to affect daily life and transportation across affected regions.

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