Delhi wakes up to dense fog, low visibility causes disruption in train and flight travels | ANI
Delhi: A dense fog enveloped India’s national capital on Saturday morning, January 11, 2025, significantly decreasing visibility and affecting train services. Authorities announced that an astonishing 45 trains were held up because of the thick fog.
IMD Predictions For Delhi
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the lowest visibility recorded in Safdarjung was only 50 meters from 12:30 am to 1:30 am. Nevertheless, visibility enhanced to 200 meters by 7:30 am. Multiple regions in the national capital experienced thick fog in the early morning.
Delhi Weather Report
The lowest temperature reached 7.7 degrees Celsius, which is typical for this period of the year. Nonetheless, the IMD has forecasted a thunderstorm accompanied by rain later today, with a maximum temperature anticipated to be approximately 15 degrees Celsius.
The moisture level reached an astonishing 100% at 8:30 in the morning. The thick fog has led to considerable interruptions in everyday life in the national capital, as commuters encounter difficulties from limited visibility.
Delhi AQI
The IMD has recommended that citizens take appropriate precautions and organize their day accordingly. In related news, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi has reached the ‘severe’ level, worsening the already poor air quality.
The thick fog has intensified the difficulties for commuters and locals, emphasizing the necessity for efficient strategies to lessen the effects of severe weather events.
