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Fog Disrupts Train Schedule

Delhi AQI: Air quality returns to 'severe' as smog blankets the city

Low visibility led to several train delays of 24 to 39 minutes on average. Jansadharan Express from Anand Vihar to Danapur, which was delayed by over 11 hours

Delhi AQI: Air quality returns to 'severe' as smog blankets the city
Updated On : 23 Nov 2024 | 10:09 AM IST

Delhi weather update: Light rainfall may give some relief amid heavy fog

This month marks the coldest January days in at least 13 years, with an average maximum temperature of 17.7 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 6.2 degrees Celsius

Delhi weather update: Light rainfall may give some relief amid heavy fog
Updated On : 31 Jan 2024 | 9:27 AM IST

Highlights of the day: 2 killed in clash between ethnic groups in Manipur

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Highlights of the day: 2 killed in clash between ethnic groups in Manipur
Updated On : 30 Jan 2024 | 11:39 PM IST

Dense fog blankets parts of Delhi-NCR amid cold wave, visibility affected

Meanwhile, a similar situation was recorded in Punjab; visibility was affected in the state due to dense fog on Monday night

Dense fog blankets parts of Delhi-NCR amid cold wave, visibility affected
Updated On : 30 Jan 2024 | 8:55 AM IST

Trains, flights delayed as dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR, UP, and Bihar

Early morning commuters in the national capital say that they are finding it difficult to cope with the weather

Trains, flights delayed as dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR, UP, and Bihar
Updated On : 28 Jan 2024 | 10:30 AM IST

LIVE: PM Modi gives 'Wed in India' call to retain wealth within country

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LIVE: PM Modi gives 'Wed in India' call to retain wealth within country
Updated On : 21 Jan 2024 | 9:40 PM IST

Delhi winters: Min temp dips to 4.8 degrees Celsius, 11 trains running late

The national capital on Sunday recorded a minimum temperature of 4.8 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). It said the humidity level was recorded at 100 per cent at 8.30 am. The weather office predicted mainly clear skies and cold day conditions for the day. It had earlier said that the city might witness dense fog from January 22 to 27. According to the railways, 11 Delhi-bound trains were delayed by up to four hours due to foggy conditions. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 358, which comes in the 'very poor' category, at 9 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".

Delhi winters: Min temp dips to 4.8 degrees Celsius, 11 trains running late
Updated On : 21 Jan 2024 | 10:53 AM IST

Dense fog disrupts flight operations again, 22 trains to Delhi delayed

Several passengers complained of delayed arrival of flights at Delhi airport

Dense fog disrupts flight operations again, 22 trains to Delhi delayed
Updated On : 19 Jan 2024 | 9:23 AM IST

LIVE: Governance infrastructure has failed in Manipur, says Rahul Gandhi

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LIVE: Governance infrastructure has failed in Manipur, says Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 14 Jan 2024 | 8:46 PM IST

Dense fog reduces visibility, flights delayed as Delhi battles cold wave

On Friday, the city saw the season's first cold wave day, which, according to the India Meterological Department, is recorded when the minimum temperature goes below 4 degrees Celsius

Dense fog reduces visibility, flights delayed as Delhi battles cold wave
Updated On : 14 Jan 2024 | 10:07 AM IST

LIVE: Retail inflation rises to 4-month high of 5.69% in December

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LIVE: Retail inflation rises to 4-month high of 5.69% in December
Updated On : 12 Jan 2024 | 8:18 PM IST

Thick fog engulfs Delhi; airport area battling zero visibility as temp dips

Delhi airport authorities however issued an advisory urging passengers to contact their concerned airline for flight information before leaving for the airport

Thick fog engulfs Delhi; airport area battling zero visibility as temp dips
Updated On : 12 Jan 2024 | 9:23 AM IST

LIVE: Andhra CM Reddy disburses Rs 431 crore under Jagananna Thodu scheme

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LIVE: Andhra CM Reddy disburses Rs 431 crore under Jagananna Thodu scheme
Updated On : 11 Jan 2024 | 11:09 PM IST

Delhi lags in meeting clean air targets; 24 trains delayed amid dense fog

India Meteorological Department (IMD) expects the temperatures to begin rising today onwards

Delhi lags in meeting clean air targets; 24 trains delayed amid dense fog
Updated On : 11 Jan 2024 | 1:10 PM IST

24 trains to Delhi running late as dense fog affects road, rail movement

A blinding layer of fog affected road and rail traffic in the north and eastern parts of the country on Thursday, officials said. A spokesperson for the railways said that fog impacted the schedule of "24 trains approaching Delhi". The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported very dense fog in isolated pockets of Punjab, west Uttar Pradesh, and Tripura; dense fog in parts of east Uttar Pradesh; Jammu, Haryana, Delhi, east Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Assam; and moderate fog in some pockets of north Rajasthan and west Madhya Pradesh. Visibility levels dropped to zero metres in Punjab's Bhatinda and Agra in Uttar Pradesh, 25 metres in Tripura's Agartala, and 50 metres in Jammu, Hisar in Haryana, Varanasi, and Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, Sagar and Satna in Madhya Pradesh, Purnea in Bihar, and Assam's Tezpur. The Palam Observatory, near the Indira Gandhi International Airport, reported a visibility level of 100 metres at 5:30 am. However, it improved to 500 metres by 7 am due to surf

24 trains to Delhi running late as dense fog affects road, rail movement
Updated On : 11 Jan 2024 | 8:57 AM IST

LIVE: Congress' 'Bharat Nyay Yatra' renamed as 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'

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LIVE: Congress' 'Bharat Nyay Yatra' renamed as 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'
Updated On : 04 Jan 2024 | 11:11 PM IST

Delhi AQI: Air quality continues to be very poor; cold weather grasps city

The IMD has issued health advisory to the public warning against lung-related health impacts due to the cold wave and dense fog

Delhi AQI: Air quality continues to be very poor; cold weather grasps city
Updated On : 04 Jan 2024 | 10:36 AM IST

Delhi AQI continues to be very poor after Stage III of Grap norms revoked

Delhi pollution news today: The restrictions under the Stage-III of Grap norms were lifted in the capital on Monday as the AQI continues to remain below 400

Delhi AQI continues to be very poor after Stage III of Grap norms revoked
Updated On : 02 Jan 2024 | 11:12 AM IST

Delhi AQI: Air quality lingers in 'very poor' category; dense fog persists

Delhi air quality: Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) warns that firecrackers on New Year's eve may further exacerbate the air quality of Delhi

Delhi AQI: Air quality lingers in 'very poor' category; dense fog persists
Updated On : 29 Dec 2023 | 11:58 AM IST

Dense fog; flights, trains cancelled: Delhi wakes up to inclement Wednesday

While the overall AQI continued to remain 'very poor' at 383 on Wednesday morning, parts of the national capital witnessed the air quality dip to 'severe'

Dense fog; flights, trains cancelled: Delhi wakes up to inclement Wednesday
Updated On : 27 Dec 2023 | 10:44 AM IST