Despite the chilly nights, daytime temperatures are predicted to remain stable, offering brief respite from the biting cold
Amid the sharp deterioration in air quality due to unfavourable weather conditions, the Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR air quality reinstated Stage 3 anti-pollution measures
The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi recorded zero visibility during early morning hours. Consequently, flight operations were disrupted on a large scale
The IMD has issued an orange alert for very dense fog in the national capital
IMD forecasts indicate a decline in temperatures as the week progresses. The maximum temperature is expected to fall to 16 degrees Celsius by January 8
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Train services at New Delhi Railway Station also suffered, with several trains running behind schedule
Dense fog enveloped the national capital on Saturday, reducing visibility to zero for an unprecedented nine-hour stretch, the longest spell of the season, according to the weather department. The dense fog led to the delay of 81 trains while 15 flights got diverted on Saturday, according to officials. "Zero visibility prevailed for nine hours at Palam between 6 pm and 3 am (UTC), marking the longest spell of the season. The city's primary weather station, Safdarjung, recorded eight hours of zero visibility, as per the IMD." With the the maximum temperature in the city settled at 20 degrees Celsius, 0.7 notch above average and the minimum temperature was recorded at 7.8 degrees Celsius, 0.9 notch above the normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The relative humidity during the day ranged between 96 and 100 per cent, it said. For Sunday, the weather department has predicted a partly cloudy sky. The predominant surface wind is expected to blow from the
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At Delhi Airport, flight operations were temporarily halted in the early morning hours due to reduced visibility
In response to the worsening air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced the reimplementation of stricter pollution control measures under Grap Stage III
An official said over 100 flights have been delayed at the Delhi airport due to bad weather conditions but there are no diversions so far
Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information
Delhi International Airport issued advisories warning passengers of potential flight delays due to low visibility conditions
General visibility dropped to zero at 6 am on Friday, prompting authorities to implement measures for safe operations
Earlier in the week, on Monday, the capital saw a temporary improvement in air quality, with levels shifting to the "moderate" category after heavy rainfall over the weekend
Frigid winds and moderate to dense fog will maintain a biting chill in Delhi, according to weather forecasts
For the past several days, rail operations have been hit by inclement weather conditions, primarily dense fog
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms, hailstorms, and moderate rainfall across northwestern and central India on December 27th and 28th
Additional delays have been reported for trains such as the Goda Delhi Express (delayed by 70 minutes), the Bui NDLS Superfast Express (delayed by 65 minutes), and the Sadbhavana Express