There was dense fog in Delhi-NCR even on the morning of January 5, which had a major impact on visibility. Air travel, rail services and road traffic were affected for the third consecutive day due to fog. Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) But more than 160 flights were affected.
Effect of fog on flights
Due to dense fog and low visibility, normal visibility at the airport was recorded at zero at 7:30 am.
- 155 flights The flight was delayed because it could not follow the CAT III navigation system.
- 8 flights Was cancelled.
- Delhi Airport Operator dial It reassured passengers that landings and takeoffs are continuing, but flights not equipped with Cat III systems may be affected.
effect of fog on trains
Fog was also affecting railway services, due to which passengers had to face problems.
- more than 50 trains On average, they are running late by 4-6 hours.
- Railways has advised passengers to check the status of their trains before travelling.
- Visibility in Delhi was zero for nine hours on Saturday, due to which trains were further affected.
Fog heavy on road traffic
Road traffic was also disrupted due to fog in Delhi and NCR. Trains are running slowly, due to which passengers have to travel long distances.
- meteorological department Told that the maximum temperature of Delhi 20 degrees Celsius and minimum temperature 7.8 degrees Celsius were recorded.
- Delhi morning Air Quality Index (AQI) 377, which falls in the “very poor” category.
Cold havoc continues in North India
IMD (Indian Meteorological Department) has warned that there is no possibility of relief from cold in the coming days.
- Jammu and Kashmir Heavy snowfall on Sunday for orange alert Has been issued.
- There is a possibility of rain in the hilly and plain areas, due to which the cold may increase further.
- In Punjab, Haryana, and Northern Rajasthan frost falling is likely to.
- The cold wave situation may become more severe in Delhi, UP, and Bihar.
