January 3rd 2025.
In the capital city of New Delhi, a thick layer of fog has descended upon various areas, causing disruptions to transportation. The limited visibility has resulted in delays for both train and flight operations, causing inconvenience to many travelers. As a result, several trains departing from Delhi have been delayed, including the Ayodhya Express, Gorakhdham Express, Bihar Kranti Express, and Shram Shakti Express, with delays ranging from two to four hours.
Not only have trains been affected, but flights have also experienced difficulties due to the foggy conditions. While the Delhi airport has reported minor delays of five minutes for arrival flights and 11 minutes for departure flights, many airlines have still been impacted. SpiceJet has announced that all flights to and from Amritsar and Guwahati have been affected, while IndiGo has issued a travel advisory for routes to and from Delhi, Amritsar, Lucknow, Bengaluru, and Guwahati. Travelers are advised to check their flight schedules and prepare for possible cancellations.
According to the recent data from the India Meteorological Department, Delhi can expect foggy conditions until January 8, with a chance of light rain on January 6. The city woke up to a chilly morning with a low of 8 degrees Celsius, while the air quality continues to deteriorate with an Air Quality Index of 318, falling under the "very poor" category. Authorities have also reported a significant drop in visibility at 6 a.m., prompting them to take necessary precautions to ensure safety.
The Safdarjung weather station, considered the standard for Delhi's climate, recorded a maximum temperature of 16.2 degrees Celsius on Thursday, slightly higher than the previous day but still three degrees below the normal mark. The Indian Meteorological Department has declared "cold day" conditions when the maximum temperature is at least 4.5 degrees below normal, with a minimum temperature below 10 degrees. While the Safdarjung weather station did not meet these criteria, other stations such as Palam, Najafgarh, Pusa, and Narela reported "cold day" conditions.
However, there is some hope for relief in the coming days as the IMD predicts a slight increase in temperatures due to a new western disturbance. The maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to reach 17 degrees on Friday and rise to 18 degrees by Saturday. An IMD official has stated that most regions can expect a slight increase in maximum temperatures by about one degree.
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