Weather Update / Delhi-NCR wrapped in fog, 30 flights delayed and 17 cancelled, 30 trains also delayed

There is severe cold and fog in Delhi-NCR. The situation is such that even some distant roads are not clearly visible. Due to low visibility, airlines have also been affected and many flights are delayed at IGI Airport. Even at the railway station, passengers are facing problems due to fog and many trains are late due to cold wave. Due to the weather, 30 flights originating from Delhi have been delayed and 17

Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 16, 2024, 08:08 AM
Weather Update: There is severe cold and fog in Delhi-NCR. The situation is such that even some distant roads are not clearly visible. Due to low visibility, airlines have also been affected and many flights are delayed at IGI Airport. Even at the railway station, passengers are facing problems due to fog and many trains are late due to cold wave.

How much flight late?

Due to the weather, 30 flights originating from Delhi have been delayed and 17 departing flights have been cancelled. This information has come to light quoting airport sources.

Air passenger shared his experience

A passenger at Delhi's IGI airport said, 'My flight was scheduled to depart at 8:40 am, but now it is scheduled to depart at 10:30 am. He attributed this mainly to weather and fog.

Impact is visible on trains also

Indian Railways trains are also late due to fog and passengers at the railway station are seen feeling troubled due to cold. According to the information received, 30 trains are running late.

How much visibility is there today?

India Meteorological Department tweeted, '500 meter visibility was observed at Delhi Palam (VIDP) and Safdarjung Airport at 5.30 am IST today (January 16).'

Heavy fog in many areas of Delhi

A video of Delhi's Nirankari Colony has surfaced, which is from 5:30 am today. It can be seen in the video that even some distance on the road is not clearly visible. The condition is bad due to fog.