Dense Fog Disrupts Delhi's Transport and Air Quality Improves Slightly

Delhi faces widespread travel delays due to dense fog and cold weather, while air quality moves from 'very poor' to 'poor' as restrictions ease.

Thick fog in Delhi has caused significant disruptions, with over 180 flights delayed, 10 canceled, and 27 trains running late as visibility dropped to zero in some areas.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for dense fog on Friday, with a yellow alert for the weekend predicting continued foggy conditions.
Delhi's minimum temperature dipped to 8.8°C on Friday, with the IMD forecasting further drops before an expected western disturbance brings rain on January 22-23.
Air quality in Delhi improved slightly, moving from 'very poor' to 'poor,' prompting the lifting of Stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
Cold wave conditions and reduced visibility have also affected other parts of North India, including Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh, with warnings of continued fog and low temperatures.