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Over 80 Flights, Several Trains Delayed As Fog Blankets Delhi

By - 09 Feb 2024 02:53 AM

Delhi, New: Today, there was a fair amount of fog and cold weather in many parts of Delhi-NCR.

10.7 degrees Celsius was the lowest temperature ever recorded in the nation's capital.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for dense fog in North India."Deep fog advisory for Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab" North Madhya Pradesh, North Rajasthan, and North Uttar Pradesh: Use caution when traveling by car or other forms of transportation. When driving, use your fog lights. For your travel schedule, get in contact with state transportation, railroads, and airlines," IMD stated in a post on X.The IMD warned of 'difficult driving conditions with slower journey times' and diversion in airports, highways and railway routes.

Meanwhile, passengers travelling to and from the national capital also faced difficulties due to the fog conditions. Flights and trains continued to be delayed and diverted due to low visibility.