A layer of fog enveloped Delhi on Saturday morning, reducing visibility and disrupting traffic movement. Other parts of North India also witnessed dense fog condition this morning.
In the national capital, the temperature was recorded at 9.8 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am today. The air quality in the city was recorded as 'poor' with AQI logged at 252, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
As per the Met Department, the minimum forecasted temperature is 8 degrees Celsius for the day while the maximum temperature is anticipated to reach around 19 degrees Celsius along with "dense fog" blanketing the city.
"While landings and take-offs 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," Delhi Airport said in an advisory post
Delhi was shrouded in dense fog as a cold wave gripped the city on Saturday morning. As the harsh winter continued many homeless people were seen staying at night shelters.
According to the India Meteorological Department, Delhi recorded 9.6 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Friday. The air quality in the national capital has deteriorated from 'poor' to 'very poor'.
Delhi on Wednesday witnessed its third consecutive day of cold conditions. According to the India Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature was recorded at 15 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature at 7.4 degrees Celsius.
Delhi witnessed a sudden change in weather as light rain lashed several parts of the national capital, bringing a festive chill on Christmas Eve. Large crowds gathered at India Gate to soak in the holiday spirit, even as traffic slowed down in some areas due to wet roads.
The India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday that the temperature is likely to drop further in the Delhi-NCR region, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan in the next two days.