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Dense Fog Disrupts Delhi Travel as Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor'

Low visibility impacts train schedules, while flights operate normally under strict procedures; rain and thunderstorms expected in coming days.

  • Delhi experienced dense fog on December 26, reducing visibility to as low as 100 meters in some areas, with a minimum temperature of 7°C reported by the IMD.
  • Low visibility procedures were implemented at Delhi Airport, but no flight cancellations have been reported; passengers are advised to check with airlines for updates.
  • At least 18 trains arriving in Delhi were delayed, with some running over 200 minutes late due to foggy conditions.
  • The IMD has issued a yellow alert for dense fog and predicted light to moderate rain and thunderstorms in the coming days due to a western disturbance.
  • Delhi's air quality remains in the 'very poor' category, with an AQI of 372 recorded this morning, though slight improvement is expected later in the week.
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