Dense fog blanketed parts of Delhi on Saturday morning, disrupting travel and intensifying the ongoing cold spell in the national capital. Low visibility caused delays for 47 trains heading to Delhi and affected several flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport, according to reports from the Indian Railways and news agency ANI.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier predicted "very dense fog" for the city, with the temperature recorded at around 11°C at 7:30 am. The minimum temperature is expected to dip to 7°C, while the maximum is likely to settle near 19°C.
The IMD forecast suggests that foggy conditions will persist for the next three days before rain and thunderstorms are expected to bring relief on January 22 and 23. These weather changes could improve visibility and ease travel disruptions.
The recent rainfall in Delhi has contributed to an improvement in air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) showing significant improvement on Friday. As a result, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) lifted restrictions under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), easing curbs on construction and industrial activities.
