Delhi Grapples with Severe Coldwave; 50 Flights and 30 Trains Disrupted by Dense Fog

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:15am on 16 Jan 2024,Tuesday Weather & Environment

Delhi continues to shiver under a harsh coldwave, with temperatures dropping to 4.8 degrees Celsius. Thick fog blankets the city, causing chaos in air and train travel. Safdarjung recorded a visibility of 50 meters at 0730 hrs IST, leading to the delay of 30 flights and cancellation of 17. Train operations are also heavily affected, with nearly 30 trains running late. The India Meteorological Department issues a red alert for parts of Punjab and Haryana as cold to severe cold conditions persist. Passengers at airports and railway stations face delays amid the challenging weather conditions.

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