Cold wave continues in Delhi-NCR, zero visibility at airport, trains & buses also affected

It is very cold in Delhi-NCR. Where there was fog with zero visibility here on Saturday, cold wave is blowing since this morning. Although the fog has reduced a bit compared to Saturday, but the melting is felt more. The situation is such that due to cold, many flights are getting delayed at the airport. The effect of cold is also visible on trains, buses and traffic.

Several trains going to and coming from Delhi affected

More than 60 trains going to and coming from Delhi have been affected due to dense fog. 51 trains are running late. 10 trains are 6 to 7 hours late. The time of 10 trains has been changed.

What did the Meteorological Department say?

According to the India Meteorological Department, the temperature in Delhi was recorded at 10 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Sunday. Yesterday, the temperature in the city was 10.2 degrees Celsius at this time. Several trains are running late at the New Delhi Railway Station due to fog. Meanwhile, the air quality in the national capital remains in the 'very poor' category.

While according to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI in Delhi was recorded at 377 in the morning. Yesterday, it was 385 at this time. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', between 51 and 100 'satisfactory', between 101 and 200 'moderate', between 201 and 300 'poor. Many homeless people were seen staying in night shelters as the harsh winter continued.

Passengers facing inconvenience at the airport

A thick layer of fog engulfed Delhi on Sunday morning, disrupting flight and train services in the national capital. Cold wave swept the city in the morning and temperatures dropped. Several flights were delayed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to the fog. Delhi Airport said, "Landings and take-offs are continuing at Delhi Airport, flights not CAT III compliant may be affected.

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