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Dense Fog Disrupts Delhi Travel, Delaying Trains and Affecting Flights

Poor visibility causes delays for 20 trains and prompts flight advisories as Delhi experiences severe fog and air quality issues.

  • Dense fog in Delhi has caused delays for 20 trains, with some running up to 275 minutes late, according to Indian Railways.
  • The Indira Gandhi International Airport issued an advisory warning that flights not compliant with CAT III landing systems may face disruptions due to low visibility.
  • Delhi's air quality remains in the 'very poor' category, with an AQI of 333 recorded on Wednesday morning, though Stage IV restrictions under GRAP have been lifted following slight improvements.
  • The city experienced light rain earlier in the week, which temporarily improved air quality but caused traffic congestion and heightened the winter chill.
  • The India Meteorological Department predicts continued foggy conditions, with temperatures in Delhi expected to range between 9°C and 22°C, and further cooling anticipated in the coming days.
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