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Delhi Fog Causes Flight Delays, Air Quality Deteriorates | Watch

January 10, 2025, 9:02 am

On Friday morning, a thick layer of fog covered Delhi, reducing visibility to zero. The temperature in the capital dropped to 9.6 degrees Celsius at 5:30 AM, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The department forecasts the minimum temperature for the day will be 6 degrees Celsius, with the maximum expected to reach 20 degrees Celsius, accompanied by “very dense fog.”

Flight Disruptions Due to Fog

In light of the thick fog, the Delhi Airport issued an advisory about the impact on flight departures. It mentioned that flights complying with CAT III standards could still land and depart. Passengers were advised to check with their airlines for the latest flight updates. The advisory stated, “Due to dense fog, there has been an impact on flight departures. However, flights which are CAT III compliant are able to land and depart from Delhi Airport. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information. Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted.”

#WATCH | Visibility reduced to zero as a blanket of dense fog witnessed in parts of Delhi-NCR

(Visuals from Rajokri area) pic.twitter.com/Pw89P7oavt

— ANI (@ANI) January 10, 2025

Severe Air Quality and Cold Weather

The air quality in Delhi worsened, reaching the ‘severe’ category with an AQI of 409 recorded at 7 AM, up from 299 the previous day. The Central Pollution Control Board classifies AQI between 401 and 500 as ‘severe.’ As the temperature dropped, night shelters across the city were fully occupied. The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) set up 235 pagoda tents to provide temporary shelter for the homeless. Shelters have been established at various locations, including AIIMS, Lodhi Road, and the Nizamuddin flyover.

Delhi Airport issues advisory; Flights and trains to remain affected today due to fog

February 2, 2024, 10:18 am

Due to dense fog conditions in the national capital on Friday, the Indira Gandhi International Airport issued an advisory, stating that flight operations at the airport might be affected today.

The advisory urged passengers to contact their respective airlines for updated flight information and expressed regret for any inconvenience caused. The airport authorities mentioned that while landings and takeoffs continue, flights not compliant with CAT III standards may face disruptions.

CAT III is an instrument landing system approach enabling landings in very low visibility conditions. The India Meteorological Department reported very dense fog over certain parts of Delhi, affecting visibility.

Train services were also impacted, with delays reported for several trains arriving in the Delhi area. People braved the cold weather, seeking warmth near fires at the New Delhi Railway Station.

The minimum temperature recorded in New Delhi’s Safdarjung area on Friday was 12.3 degrees, and dense fog is predicted for Saturday, with rain and drizzle expected over the weekend.

Over 50 flights delay due to dense fog; Disrupts several train schedules

January 31, 2024, 10:44 am

Dense fog resulting from a drop in temperature caused significant disruptions to train and flight services in Delhi on Wednesday morning, leaving numerous passengers stranded at airports and railway stations. Flights to and from Delhi were either delayed or canceled due to the adverse weather conditions.

According to the flight tracking website Flightradar24, a total of 51 flights faced delays, with 11 cancellations reported at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. A passenger arriving from Goa expressed frustration, stating, “My flight was delayed by three hours due to fog. I didn’t expect my arrival to the city to be delayed this long.”

Domestic airline IndiGo issued an advisory on social media, cautioning passengers about potential impacts on flight departures and arrivals due to the inclement weather in Delhi and neighboring Chandigarh.

Delhi Airport witnessed diversions, with five flights redirected between 9 pm on Tuesday and 7 am on Wednesday, including three to Jaipur and two to Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The airport initiated low visibility procedures (LVP) when visibility dropped below 800 meters.

A passenger advisory from Delhi Airport informed travelers that flights not compliant with CAT III standards might be affected. The anti-fog landing system, CAT-III Instrument Landing System (ILS), was activated to assist precision landing in low visibility conditions.

Passengers at Anand Vihar railway station reported significant delays, with all Delhi-bound trains arriving eight hours behind schedule. The dense fog affected a total of 23 trains to Delhi from various parts of the country, as confirmed by the chief public relations officer (CPRO) of Northern Railways.

#WATCH | Delhi: Passengers face difficulty as several trains delayed and cancelled at Anand Vihar Railway Station due to dense fog.

(Visuals shot at 6:05 am) pic.twitter.com/CYokcAuZQZ

— ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2024

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded a minimum temperature of 10°C in Delhi on Wednesday morning. The Met office highlighted that the city’s Safdarjung observatory recorded the second-lowest minimum temperature for January in the past 13 years.

Dense fog envelopes Delhi-NCR

January 31, 2024, 8:04 am

Wednesday morning witnessed Delhi-NCR enveloped in a thick layer of fog, causing visibility challenges and adding to the difficulties faced by commuters in the bone-chilling winter. Responding to the situation, Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory, stating, “While landing and takeoffs continue at Delhi Airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information. Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted.”

Images from various locations in Delhi depicted people gathering around bonfires to combat the cold. A resident in the Red Fort area, speaking to ANI, highlighted the hardships faced by individuals due to delayed buses and, in some areas, the unavailability of public vehicles in the freezing weather.

The previous day, Tuesday, witnessed a similar scenario as dense fog covered the national capital and extensive regions of North India, significantly impacting visibility and disrupting flight and train services. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported very dense fog in isolated pockets of Punjab, Haryana, Northwest Rajasthan, and eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Meanwhile, flight operations were remained also disrupted at the Delhi airport on account of the thick fog across the national capital on Tuesday morning.

#WATCH | Flight operations affected as a thick layer of fog grips the national capital.

(Visuals from the airport area) pic.twitter.com/wez0ssOxLP

— ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2024

24 trains delayed due to dense fog and cold weather

January 25, 2024, 1:13 pm

Persistent dense fog and cold weather are causing disruptions to train services to and from the national capital, resulting in delays of up to eight hours or more for around two dozen long-distance trains. Northern Railways reported that 24 trains heading to Delhi were behind schedule on Thursday due to poor visibility conditions caused by fog.

Among the affected trains, the Gaya-New Delhi Mahabodhi Express (12397) faced an eight-hour delay. Similarly, the Puri-New Delhi Purushottam Express (12801), Katihar-Amritsar Express (15707), Bhubneshwar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (22811), and Bhubneshwar-New Delhi Duronto (12281) experienced delays exceeding 5 hours. Several other trains, including the Manikpur-Nizamuddin Exp (12447), Kamakhya-Delhi Jn Brahmputra Mail (15658), Amritsar-Mumbai (12904), and Chennai-New Delhi Express(12621), reported delays ranging from one to four hours.

The mercury in the national capital dropped to 4.4 degrees Celsius on Thursday, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Lodhi Road, Safdarjung, Ayanagar, Ridge, and Palam areas recorded temperatures ranging from 4.4 to 5.9 degrees Celsius. Dense fog led to low visibility in various parts of the city, including Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh Road, Anand Vihar, and India Gate.

The IMD noted that Safdarjung, Delhi’s main weather station, recorded visibility of 50 meters at 5:30 am, while Palam reported 25 meters. According to the IMD’s visibility categories, these conditions fall under ‘very dense’ fog.

The weather department predicted that dense fog would persist in the city on Republic Day, Friday, with the minimum temperature remaining at 7 degrees Celsius. Highlighting cold wave conditions in parts of North India, the IMD mentioned, “Cold day to severe cold day conditions prevailed in many parts of Punjab, East Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar; in some parts of West UP, Haryana, Chandigarh, and northwest Rajasthan. Cold day conditions were also observed in isolated pockets of Delhi and southwest Madhya Pradesh.”

IMD issues red alert for cold wave to persist in North India till Jan 27; More than 150 flights delayed

January 24, 2024, 9:56 am

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted the persistence of very dense fog conditions across North India for the next four days. The IMD anticipates severe cold day conditions to prevail over the region for the next two days, gradually diminishing in intensity thereafter. Additionally, the weather agency notes the likelihood of light rainfall or snowfall in the Western Himalayan Region from January 25 to 28. The IMD warns of dense to very dense fog conditions likely to persist in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh until January 27. Delhi is also expected to experience dense fog conditions until January 27.

Moreover in the early hours of Wednesday, some parts of Delhi and its neighboring areas in the National Capital Region has experienced light rainfall amidst prevailing cold wave conditions. The cold wave has affected various places in North India, causing disruptions in air travel. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport witnessed delays of more than 150 flights due to dense fog and Republic Day-related restrictions on Tuesday.

Isolated pockets in Bihar may witness dense to very dense fog conditions until January 25, with dense fog expected in subsequent days. Additionally, dense fog is likely in the morning hours in isolated pockets in Madhya Pradesh until January 26, and in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura until January 25.

The IMD further predicts the continuation of cold day conditions in many parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh on January 24, extending to some areas on January 25, with isolated pockets experiencing cold day conditions until January 27. Similar conditions are anticipated in isolated pockets in West Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and East Rajasthan on January 24.

Flights, trains delayed as dense fog blankets national capital

January 21, 2024, 9:39 am

On Sunday morning, the National Capital experienced another cold day with temperatures in single digits, causing disruptions in transportation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported reduced visibility at Delhi-Palam, decreasing from 400 meters at 2:00 am to 0 meters since 3:00 am.

According to the IMD, the minimum temperature in Delhi on Sunday morning was 8.5 degrees Celsius. The IMD’s observation noted, “Fog layer is very clearly visible over the plains of north India from Punjab to Bihar across Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, northwest Rajasthan, and north Madhya Pradesh at 6:30 am today.” Dense to Very Dense Fog was reported in isolated pockets over Delhi, North Haryana, West Uttar Pradesh, and West Madhya Pradesh.

Several passenger trains heading to the national capital, including the Amritsar-Nanded Express, Puri-New Delhi Purushottam Exp, Ambedkarnagar-Katra, and Manikpur-Nizamuddin Express, were delayed due to dense fog conditions, with approximately 11 trains affected, according to the northern railways.

Delhi airport also faced disruptions, with delayed and canceled flights causing inconvenience to passengers. Neha Beniwal, a passenger from Bahrain, mentioned, “My flight was delayed because of fog. It was supposed to land here at 4:45 am, but it landed at around 5:35 am.” An advisory from Delhi airport authorities urged passengers to check with the respective airlines for updated flight operations.

The IMD forecasted Very Dense fog conditions on January 22, with foggy conditions expected to persist until January 27. As the cold wave continued, people were seen gathering around bonfires to stay warm. The situation mirrored Saturday, where low visibility in various parts of Northern India disrupted travel plans for both train and air passengers.

Dense fog in Delhi: 26 Delhi-bound trains running late

January 4, 2024, 1:31 pm

The cold wave continues to blanket the northern parts of the nation. The national capital is surrounded by dense fog which has led to low visibility causing trouble for the travelers. At least 26 Delhi-bound trains are delayed due to this on Thursday, as reported by the Indian Railways.

According to Indian Railways, trains arriving late in Delhi on January 4, 2024, include Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Exp, Dibrugarh-New Delhi Rajdhani, Jammu Tawi-New Delhi Rajdhani, Rajendranagar-New Delhi Rajdhani, Sealdah-New Delhi Rajdhani, Dibrugarh-New Delhi Rajdhani, Bhubneshwar-New Delhi Rajdhani, Ranch-New Delhi Rajdhani, Bhubneshwar-New Delhi Duronto, Rewa-Anand Vihar Exp, Azamgarh-Delhi Kaifiyat Exp, Rajendranagar-New Delhi, Banaras-New Delhi, Ambedkarnagar-Katra Exp, Pratapgar-Delhi, Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar, Chennai-New Delhi GT, Bhopal-Nizamudin, Kurukshetra-Khajuraho, Jammutawi-New Delhi, Katihar-Amritsar Express, Jammutawi-Ajmer, Ferozpur-Seoni, Manikpur-Nizamuddin, Prayagran-Anand Vihar, Manikpur-Nizamuddin, Kanpur-New Delhi Shramshakti, Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Exp, Saharsa-New Delhi Vaishali Exp, Bhagalpur-Anand Vihar Exp, Rajendranagar-New Delhi, and Banaras-New Delhi Exp.

Dense fog and low visibility have enveloped the northern and northeastern parts of the country amid harsh winter conditions. On Thursday, a thin sheet of ice covered the surface of Dal Lake in Srinagar as temperatures dropped further. Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur experienced dense fog, while Prayagraj had fog despite receiving light rain on Thursday morning. Cold-wave conditions persisted in Lucknow.

In Jaipur, Rajasthan, visibility was significantly reduced due to thick fog in the Bhankrota area. The maximum temperature in the national capital is expected to be around 15 degrees, and the fog conditions are anticipated to decrease in the next two days, according to the IMD. However, the cold wave is expected to persist for the next 2-3 days in Delhi and the National Capital Region.

The IMD reported visibility levels at various locations in Uttar Pradesh at 0530 hours IST, with Bareilly at 25 meters, Lucknow at 25 meters, Bahraich at 25 meters, Prayagraj at 50 meters, Varanasi at 50 meters, Gorakhpur at 200 meters, and Sultanpur at 200 meters.

At 0830 hours IST, the recorded visibility in meters was: Jammu & Kashmir – Jammu at 25; Punjab – Patiala at 25, Amritsar at 50; Haryana-Chandigarh – Chandigarh & Ambala at 25 each, Karnal at 50; Delhi – Ayanagar at 50; Uttarakhand – Pant Nagar and Nainital at 50 each.

In Uttar Pradesh, recorded visibility was: Gorakhpur at 0, Jhansi and Bahraich at 25 each; Bareilly, Lucknow, and Varanasi at 50 each, Sultanpur at 200. In Rajasthan, visibility was reduced: Bikaner at 25; Kota, Jaipur, and Ajmer at 50 each, Jaisalmer at 200. In Bihar, Purnea recorded visibility at 25; Madhya Pradesh – Sagar at 50, Gwalior and Khajuraho at 200 each.

In Odisha, Rourkela recorded visibility at 200; in Jharkhand, Daltonganj at 200; in Tripura, Agartala at 50; and in Manipur, Imphal at 200.

Due to low visibility amid fog, several flight operations were also delayed at Delhi Airport.

Train Delays Due to Heavy Dense Fog in Delhi

December 31, 2023, 12:26 pm

Railway officials in Delhi have reported that a total of 23 trains are experiencing delays due to dense fog, resulting in low visibility in the region, said on Sunday. The Puri-New Delhi Purushottam Express is facing a delay of approximately 7 hours, while the Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express and Azamgarh-Delhi Kaifiyat Express are delayed by 5 hours.

Additionally, five trains, including the Saharsa-New Delhi Vaishali Express, Allahabad-New Delhi Prayagraj Express, and Rajendranagar-New Delhi Sampoorn Kranti, are delayed by 4 hours. The Sealdah-New Delhi Rajdhani is running late by 1.45 hours, and the Padmavat Express is delayed by nearly 3 hours.

The Pune-Nizamudin Duronto is running 2 hours behind schedule, while the Bhopal-Nizamuddin Express is delayed by 6 hours, and the Durg-Nizamuddin S Kranti is running late by 3.50 hours.

Furthermore, the Chennai-New Delhi GT express is experiencing a delay of almost 6 hours. The India Meteorological Department has forecasted dense to very dense fog in various regions, including Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi, as well as parts of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. The department has also predicted a further drop in temperatures during the first week of January 2024, with temperatures ranging between 10 and 7 degrees Celsius at the Safdarjung Observatory in the national capital.

Dense fog blinds drivers: Vehicles collide on Agra-Lucknow expressway

December 27, 2023, 12:18 pm

A thick layer of fog on the Agra-Lucknow expressway led to low visibility resulting in the collision of several vehicles. So far, at least seven to eight vehicles have collided near Jharna Nala flyover. It has created a situation of panic among the commuters.

Ravi Kumar, an eye-witness of an incident commented, “The vehicle ahead of me suddenly applied the brake, due to which I hit the brake and then some three to four vehicles behind me also collided with each other.”

Similarly, in Bagpath district of Uttar Pradesh, several people were injured as a result of an accident of two vehicles. In Raibareli, a high-speed truck rammed into a house at Bareli-Sultanpur Highway due to dense fog. As per an eye-witness, there was no loss of life but major property damage. Kanpur and Unnao also reported dense fog.

India Meteorological Department suggests that the fog will continue for the net few days over the northwest and parts of adjoining central India. “Dense to very dense fog is likely to continue over Northwest & parts of adjoining Central India during next 3-4 days,” the IMD said in a post on X.

People in Agra also faced difficulty to visit the famous monument Taj Mahal as a result of dense fog, affecting visibility in the city. The fog also gripped the other parts of North India including the national capital, creating traffic disruptions for the morning commuters.

According to the Met Department Visibility recorded at 5:30 AM today at Amritsar (airport)-0, Patiala-25; Srinagar-25; Bareilly-25, Lucknow-25, Paryagraj-25 & Varanasi-50, Jhansi-200; Ganganagar-50, Kota-500; Delhi- Safdarjung-50; Delhi (Palam)-125.

Indian Railways Disrupted: 14 Trains Delayed Amidst Thick Fog Blanketing Delhi-NCR

December 26, 2023, 11:56 am

Due to heavy fog engulfing the nation’s capital, the Northern Railways has reported major interruptions to train services throughout the northern zone, affecting 14 trains. The Chief Public Relations Officer verified that the dense fog is causing reduced visibility on several trains, such as the Puri-New Delhi Purushottam Express and the Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express.

The dense fog not only affected railway operations but also had a profound impact on air travel. Approximately 30 flights, including international ones, encountered delays in arrivals and departures at Delhi Airport. The Flight Information Display System data indicated disruptions, with airport officials anticipating potential diversions of flights due to the low visibility conditions. As a precautionary measure, five flights were diverted to Jaipur between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory for the second consecutive day, emphasizing that while landings and takeoffs continue, flights not equipped with CAT-III compliance may face disruptions. Passengers were urged to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight information, and the advisory expressed regret for any inconvenience caused.

CAT-III (Category III) Instrument Landing System (ILS) is an advanced landing system crucial for navigating and landing during low-visibility conditions, such as dense fog. The system aids in maintaining flight operations by ensuring safe landings even when runway visibility is significantly reduced.

Ambala Gripped by Cold Wave and Thick Fog in Haryana – What You Need to Know!

December 2, 2023, 11:15 am

Haryana’s Ambala City experienced dense fog, reducing visibility to zero in some areas, as chilly waves swept through the region on Saturday. The thick fog prompted motorists to exercise caution, slowing down their vehicles and using lights for safe navigation. Despite the cold, the locals found delight in this transformation. Many embraced the foggy weather, relishing their morning strolls in the fresh air after a period of smog.

With the conclusion of November’s rainy spell, the advent of December brought along a veil of fog, pleasantly surprising residents during their early morning walks. The fog-laden ambiance created a snug setting for those enjoying their walks or sipping hot tea at local tea stalls.

Residents welcomed the fog as a respite from the prior smoggy conditions that had made breathing challenging. They expressed contentment in breathing fresh air during their morning routines, finding solace in the warmth of hot tea to combat the intensifying cold.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) held a virtual media briefing, addressed by Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, forecasting the above-normal minimum and maximum temperatures for December 2023 across the country. The IMD stated that minimum temperatures are expected to be higher in most regions, while maximum temperatures are expected to exceed normal levels across the country, with the exception of certain areas in central and northern India.

IMD further noted that during the forthcoming winter season (December 2023 to February 2024), above-normal minimum temperatures are expected across most parts of the country. Additionally, above-normal maximum temperatures are projected for many regions, except certain areas in central and northwest India.

Regarding cold waves, IMD forecasted below-normal occurrences over the country’s north, northwest, central, east, and northeast during the winter season of December 2023 to February 2024.

Temporary respite from harsh cold, dense fog engulfs Delhi

January 13, 2023, 1:28 pm

Delhi gets temporary respite from the cold on Friday morning with the minimum temperature recorded at 12 degrees Celsius and moderate fog conditions.

Meanwhile, the national capital air quality was in the “very poor” category with the overall air quality index (AQI) at 341.

According to the airport authority due to dense fog on Friday, six flights were delayed from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI).

The flight routes that were affected were Delhi-San Francisco/Kathmandu, Delhi-Chandigarh-Kullu, Delhi-Jaipur, Delhi-Dharamshala-Chandigarh, Delhi-Shimla- Dharamshala, Delhi-Dehradun.

Earlier at 6:10 am a minimum temperature of 5.9 degrees Celsius was recorded in Safdarjung and in Palam, the visibility was recorded at 100 meters.

Moreover, over parts of Punjab, Northwest Rajasthan, Jammu division, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Tripura dense to very dense fog was observed.

Taking to Twitter the India Meteorological Department tweeted, “Dense/Very Dense Fog layer (in the white patch) extends from Punjab to Bihar across Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh.”

However, IMD has predicted that on 14 January there will be dense to very dense fog in some parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi; in isolated pockets over Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The dense fog will be over the states of the Jammu division, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Odisha.

“Cold wave to severe cold wave conditions very likely in some parts of north Rajasthan and cold wave conditions in isolated pockets over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh,” the IMD said.

Dense fog hits Delhi; 40 domestic flights, 36 trains delayed

January 10, 2023, 11:43 am

Amid the ongoing severe cold wave conditions, a thick layer of fog engulfed Delhi and adjoining areas leading to reduced visibility on Tuesday with less than 100 m visibility at 8.30 am.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), “Less than 100 m visibility at 8.30 am in Jammu division’s Jammu, U’khand’s Pantnagar, Punjab’s Patiala, Amritsar and Ludhiana, Haryana’s Bhiwani and Karnal, Delhi’s Palam, Raj’s Ganganagar, UP’s Bareilly, Bahraich, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj & Bihar’s Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Purnea.”

Meanwhile, due to less visibility from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) 40 flights were delayed and till 7 am no flight diversions were reported.

People braved through a thick fog in the entire north Indian belt, and a minimum temperature of 6.4°C was reported in Safdarjung while Palam recorded a minimum temperature of 7.5°C, till 8:30 am and at 4:30 am the visibility at Palam was 0 meters.

Moreover, over parts of Punjab, Northwest Rajasthan, Jammu division, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Tripura a dense fog was observed.

Taking to Twitter IMD tweeted, “Dense/Very Dense Fog layer (in the white patch) extends from Punjab to Bihar across Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh at 0530 hours IST on 10.01.2023.”

“Visibility (in meters) recorded at 0530 hours IST of 10.01.2023: Bhatinda and Agra – 0 each. Jammu division, Ganganagar, Chandigarh, Ambala, Patiala, Bareilly, Lucknow, Sultanpur, Gorakhpur, and Bhagalpur – 25 each. Hissar, Delhi-Palam, Baharaich, Gaya, Purnea and Kailashahar – 50,” IMD said.

However, 36 trains were running late due to fog on Tuesday.

A passenger said, “I am traveling to Gorakhpur. However, my train is running late by 4-4.5 hours on account of the fog.”

Furthermore, till 12 January a temporary ban has been imposed on Monday by the AAP government on the plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers.

1 dead, several others injured in bus-truck collision

January 10, 2023, 11:03 am

One person was killed and several others were injured after a bus collided with a truck from behind near Shobhapur village in Madhya Pradesh’s Narmadapuram district on Tuesday morning.

Around 41 passengers were travelling in the bus at the time of the accident. Dense fog is considered the likely reason for the accident.

Narmadapuram Collector Neeraj Kumar Singh said, “One passenger died on the spot while 12 passengers were admitted to pipariya hospital and six passengers were referred to Narmadapuram District Hospital.”

335 trains delayed, 88 cancelled: Dense fog engulfs Northern India.

January 8, 2023, 2:21 pm

As per the Railway ministry, hundreds of trains on Sunday were either delayed or cancelled as severe fog engulfed several Northern Indian states and reduced visibility.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Railways, 335 trains lost punctuality due to weather accounts. Moreover, 88 trains were cancelled, 31 diverted and 33 short-terminated. This has left the passengers upset.

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a very dense fog was observed in most parts of Northern India, in many parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Western Uttar Pradesh and in isolated pockets over Jammu Division and northwest Rajasthan. Similarly, dense fog was observed in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal. Moderate fog was reported in isolated pockets over northwest Madhya Pradesh and Tripura.

It has also been said that due to the continuation of prevailing light winds and high moisture near the surface over Indo-Gangetic plains, dense to very dense fog is very likely to continue in many parts during night & morning hours over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and North Madhya Pradesh during next 24 hours and in isolated pockets after that for subsequent 4 days over the region.

Pilot dies after aircraft crashes into a temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa

January 6, 2023, 11:32 am

One pilot died and another was injured after a plane crashed into a temple in Rewa of Madhya Pradesh in the early hours of Friday. As per Rewa SP Navneet Bhasin, The aircraft which belonged to a private company was taxiing from Chorhata Airstrip, when it crashed after colliding with the dome of a temple in Dumri Village of Rewa district

“The plane collided with a temple during training, one pilot has died, and the other is injured and is being treated at Sanjay Gandhi Medical College,” Navneet Bhasin, SP, Rewa told ANI.

Bad weather and fog conditions prevailing in the area are being attributed as the reason for the crash.

Further information is awaited

Coldest morning of the season so far, Delhi records 2.8 degrees Celsius at Lodhi Road

January 5, 2023, 11:50 am

With the minimum temperature recorded at 2.8 degrees Celsius at Lodhi Road and 3 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung, Delhi woke up to a cold and foggy Thursday. According to the India Meteorological Department low visibility of 25 metres and 50 metres was recorded at Palam and Safdarjung respectively.

The Regional Meteorological Department of IMD said there will be “dense to very dense fog” in many places. “Cold day to severe cold day conditions at a few places and cold day conditions at isolated places in Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh.”

“Visibilities reported at 0530 hrs IST of today, (in m): Jammu and Kashmir: Jammu 25 Punjab: Bhatinda 0; Amritsar, Patiala 25 Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi: Ambala and Chandigarh, Palam 25 each; Safdarjung 50 Uttarakhand: Dehradun 200 Northwest Rajasthan: Ganganagar and Churu 25,” IMD said.

According to IMD, fog is classified as ‘shallow’ when visibility dips below 1000 metres, ‘moderate’ when visibility is between 200 and 500 metres, and ‘dense’ when it is below 200 metres. It is ‘very dense’ when visibility is below 50 metres. Delhi’s AQI is also forecasted to remain in the ‘very poor’ category till January 13.

IMD on Wednesday said that said dense to very dense fog and cold day conditions are likely to continue over North-West India during the next three-four days. It further added, “Cold wave conditions are likely to continue over northwest India during the next three days and the intensity will decrease thereafter.”

The Delhi Airport on Thursday issued a fog alert for all passengers. According to the authorities, low visibility procedures are in progress at the Delhi Airport. Currently, all flight operations are normal, though passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information.

Owing to the dense fog and low visibility level today, 12 trains are running late and two trains were rescheduled in the Northern Railway region.

As per the IMD forecast, the minimum and maximum temperatures in January are likely to remain below normal over many parts of central India and adjoining areas of peninsular, east and northwest India

Delhi wakes up to dense fog

December 27, 2022, 12:47 pm

In the national capital, the cold wave continues as on Tuesday the minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 7 degrees Celsius.

Meanwhile, in Delhi dense fog was observed as the cold wave. The India Meteorological Department on Monday predicted cold day/severe cold day conditions in the national capital.

“Cold Day/Severe Cold Day Conditions very likely in some parts over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and West Rajasthan and cold day conditions in isolated pockets over Uttarakhand on 26th and 27th December 2022,” IMD said.

Moreover, in Delhi and nearby regions dense to very dense fog has been predicted by the weather department.

“Due to prevailing light wind and high moisture in lower tropospheric levels, Dense to Very Dense Fog is very likely to continue over some parts of Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, and West Rajasthan during the next 48 hours,” the IMD said.

Earlier on Sunday Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 5.3 degrees celsius and on Monday a cold wave and foggy conditions were seen in Delhi.

Talking about other states in the Gwalior-Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh the temperature dipped below 4 degrees Celsius and the cold wave is sweeping through the region.

“Due to the onset of northern winds, a cold wave is being felt from today onwards in the region,” Hukam Singh, Gwalior Meteorological Centre in-charge said on Monday.