Meanwhile, the minimum temperature in the city was recorded as 7 degrees Celsius, as per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Additionally, as per IMD, smog and dense fog conditions are likely to intensify due to the predominant surface winds from the north wind direction.
"Actually, because of this western disturbance, it stops the wind. Winds are variable and very calm and moisture is increasing. Both conditions are very favourable for the fog formation, especially once this western disturbance moves eastwards, we expect the northerly winds because there is
Light to moderate rain is predicted over the next 3-4 days in Odisha, officials with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Bhubaneswar said on Sunday.
As dense fog conditions prevailed in the national capital on Friday, Indira Gandhi International Airport issued an advisory informing that flight operations at the airport may be affected today due to the fog.
As per the reports, around half a dozen vehicles, including two big trucks, collided one after another in which a police officer has also been reported to be injured.
Severe fog brought on by a dipping mercury threw train and flight services haywire in the national capital on Wednesday morning, with scores of passengers stranded at airports and railway stations.
The national capital as well as the entire North Indian belt continued to be in the grip of severe cold and fog on Wednesday, with the minimum temperature in Delhi recorded at 10°C.
Dense fog shrouded the national capital and vast swathes of North India on Tuesday morning, significantly impacting visibility and throwing flight and train services out of gear.