Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:07am on 27 Dec 2023,Wednesday India
A thick blanket of fog wreaked havoc in Delhi-NCR today, causing significant disruptions to transportation. Indira Gandhi International Airport faced delays in 110 flights, both domestic and international, as visibility plummeted to near zero. Additionally, 25 trains to Delhi experienced delays due to the adverse weather conditions. The cold wave persisted, with the minimum temperature dropping to 7 degrees Celsius in the capital. Commuters grappled with low visibility on the roads, and night shelters witnessed an influx of homeless seeking refuge from the cold. The Regional Meteorological Department predicts continued dense fog until December 29, with relief expected after an active western disturbance in the Himalayan region from December 30.