A heavy layer of fog is expected to cover Delhi-NCR and North India until New Year’s Day, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The mercury dipped to 6 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning, accompanied by a thick blanket of haze in various parts of Delhi and its surrounding areas. The IMD has issued an advisory predicting dense fog over Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab until December 31. This weather phenomenon caused significant disruptions in transportation, with over 110 flights and 25 trains being delayed in Delhi due to reduced visibility. Safdarjung observatory in Delhi reported a visibility drop to 50 meters, while Palam, near the airport, experienced visibility as low as 25 meters. Similar visibility conditions were observed in Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, ranging from 50 to 25 meters. The IMD has warned of dense to very dense fog in certain areas of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, southwest Rajasthan, and north Madhya Pradesh. Although some areas in Delhi witnessed improved visibility, foggy weather continues to prevail in the NCR region. The Met has predicted “very dense fog” during late night and morning hours until New Year’s Eve in the northern states. Travelers have been advised to exercise caution and use fog lights while driving. Additionally, the prevailing cold wave conditions have resulted in minimum temperatures settling at 6 degrees Celsius, with the maximum expected to remain below 21 degrees Celsius. The air quality in Delhi has remained “very poor” for the second consecutive day, with an average AQI of 386. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 464, falling under the “severe” category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The CPCB predicts that the pollution level will remain in the poor category for the next two days. The hazardous foggy conditions have also led to numerous accidents, with collisions reported across Uttar Pradesh. Tragically, one person lost their life and 12 others sustained injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway. In Bareilly, a speeding truck crashed into a house near the Bareilly-Sultanpur highway. Another major pile-up occurred on the Yamuna Expressway near Greater Noida, resulting in several injuries and damage to 12 vehicles. It is important for travelers to exercise caution and stay updated on the prevailing weather conditions during this period.
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IMD: Dense fog to persist in Delhi-NCR and North India till New Year’s Day.
