Several Flights Delayed As Dense Fog Reduced Visibility In Delhi

Several flights have been delayed as dense fog reduces visibility in Delhi. Meanwhile, a dense layer of fog gripped the national capital, affecting the movement of traffic as Delhi woke up to a bitter cold today. According to the Met Office, the minimum temperature in the RK Puram Area was recorded at 7 degrees Celsius in the early hours of today.

In fact, people on the streets took refuge at government-run night shelters amid the severe cold and foggy conditions. Meanwhile, the night shelters in Delhi are aimed at providing refuge to homeless people. Also, the shelters offer blankets, beds, hot water, and food to those seeking shelter. Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department also issued an emergency alert amid the bone-chilling cold.

The Delhi Police urged motorists to drive carefully amid low visibility as the weather forecasting agency predicted dense to very dense fog today, January 14, 2024. According to the Met Office, fog is likely to prevail during the morning hours in many places in northwest India during the next four days.