Cold wave, dense fog grip Delhi
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to another harsh winter morning on Saturday, with icy temperatures and dense fog. The cold wave continued unabated for the sixth consecutive day.
Minimum temperatures across the national capital dipped well below seasonal norms, deepening the chill. Delhi recorded a low of 4.3 degrees Celsius, while the Safdarjung and Ayanagar weather stations reported minimum temperatures of 4.7 degrees Celsius a day earlier.
Weather conditions were further compounded by dense fog, which significantly reduced visibility during the early morning hours.
At Indira Gandhi International Airport, visibility dropped to around 350 metres at approximately 6:30 am, leading to operational challenges and flight delays. Airport authorities issued a travel advisory earlier in the morning, confirming that low-visibility procedures were in place for both arrivals and departures.
In a post on social media platform X, Delhi Airport said, “Low Visibility Procedures are in progress at Delhi Airport. All flight operations are presently normal. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information.”
IANS
