Delhi News: There was a significant fall in the temperatures of the city after the cold wave increased in the national capital of India, Delhi. People woke up to the biting winds, resulting in reduced visibility, thereby making it one of the coldest mornings of this season. However, the cold weather has restricted people from venturing out in the early morning.
Described As: Dense Fog Returns, Visibility Slashed
Dense fog again hit some areas in Delhi in heavy measures. This impacted the visibility levels considerably. According to the latest observations regarding the weather, visibility became close to zero in some parts during the early morning. Roads, national markets, and residential areas were still covered under dense fog.
Major Disruptions in Indian Airports
The low visibility affected many flights at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. There were delays for some flights, and others experienced diversion due to low visibility on the runway. Airlines published travel advisories and encouraged customers to check the status of their flights prior to proceeding to the airport. Low Visibility Procedures governed the flow of air traffic.
IMD Advisory and Weather Outlook
Delhi News: According to the India Meteorological Department, “The decrease in temperature is due to the influence of cold northwesterly winds along with the moisture levels that favor the formation of fog.” The country’s Meteorological Department has forecast that “foggy conditions will continue to prevail in the coming days with minimum temperatures staying below average.”
Impact on Daily Life and Travel
The effect of the cold weather and the resultant fog has been felt in the daily activities of people, especially those from the working class going to offices, school-going kids, and the elderly. There were minor train delays too; road travelers were requested to drive carefully.
Specialists in meteorology predict that the intensity may alleviate slightly during the daytime with the increasing intensity of the sun’s rays, resulting in a reduction in the density of fog. Nonetheless, nights will remain cool with fog until the wind patterns change.
