Delhi is covered in a thick layer of fog, more than 50 flights are delayedDelhi is covered in a thick layer of fog, more than 50 flights are delayed. Image: PTI

Weather report Delhi: This morning, a thick layer of fog covered Delhi and the neighbouring areas, making it extremely difficult to see the roads. Transportation services have been disrupted and advisories have been issued by authorities due to the extreme cold of the winter.

Delhi Airport sent out a passenger advisory due to the unfavourable weather. The advice indicated that flights that do not comply with CAT III compliance may experience difficulties.

“Travellers seeking up-to-date flight information were advised to get in touch with their individual carriers. For the most recent flight information, passengers are asked to get in touch with the relevant airline. We apologize sincerely for any inconvenience”, a post by them on twitter/x.

The bad weather forced the cancellation or delay of several rail services. In the thick fog at Anand Vihar Railway Station, passengers had to deal with several difficulty as trains were cancelled or delayed.

Due to the extreme weather, locals in the Red Fort area expressed their concerns, claiming bus service delays and, in some cases, a complete lack of public transportation. The weather is having an effect on businesses as well because customers are reluctant to venture outside in the thick fog.

Additionally, the IMD has forecast moderate rain and strong winds of 30 to 40 kmph in most areas of Delhi today, as well as light rain or drizzle on February 1st and 3rd.

In an interview with ANI, Dr. Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of the Regional Meteorological Centre in Delhi, stated that a yellow alert has been issued for the Delhi-NCR due to the likelihood of a thick layer of fog on February 2.

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Similar conditions prevailed on Tuesday, when heavy fog engulfed the nation’s capital and a large portion of North India, interfering with train and aviation operations. Very deep fog was reported by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in a few isolated areas of Punjab, Haryana, Northwest Rajasthan, and Eastern Uttar Pradesh.

By Aditya Patel

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