Dense Fog Disrupts Flight and Train Operations in Delhi Once Again

During the cold winter, a thin layer of fog covered the national capital on Friday, impacting visibility in various regions and leading to disruptions in flights and train services. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that isolated areas of Delhi and East Uttar Pradesh were shrouded in fog, while dense fog was observed in specific pockets of Haryana, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand.

At 11:30 pm on Thursday, visibility was reported to be 500 meters in Delhi’s Safdarjung and East Uttar Pradesh, while dropping to 50 meters in various areas of Haryana, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) shared the visibility data at 2330 hours IST on Thursday: Haryana: Hissar – 50 meters, Rajasthan: Churu – 50 meters, Jharkhand: Ranchi – 50 meters, Delhi: Safdarjung – 500 meters, East Uttar Pradesh: Gorakhpur & Varanasi (Babatpur) – 500 meters each.

Despite the cold weather, individuals were observed sitting near fires in the New Delhi Railway Station area, seeking warmth from the harsh climate. On February 1, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 12.3 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature reached 18.6 degrees Celsius.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted ongoing light to moderate rain and thunderstorms in various areas of Delhi-NCR. This prediction follows unexpected rainfall in the city on the previous day.

“Currently, thunderstorms with moderate-intensity rain are occurring in many places in Delhi,” as mentioned by the IMD on X.

The forecast indicates that these weather conditions will persist over and adjoining areas, covering Delhi (Narela, Bawana, Alipur, Burari, Rohini, Karawal Nagar) and NCR (Loni Dehat, Hindon AF Station, Bahadurgarh, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Chhapraula, Noida, Gurugram, and Manesar). Residents and commuters in these regions are advised to stay updated on weather developments and take necessary precautions.