Delhi weather: Dense fog blankets national capital as IMD issues orange alert; Flight, train operations impacted

With orange alert being issued by weather agency, Delhi started with day with low temperature at 9 degree Celsius with dense fog blanketing the national capital.

Several flights and trains have been delayed due to the dense fog impacting visibility.

Flight operations:

"While landings and take offs continue at Delhi Airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information.

Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted," said Delhi Airport in a post on X.

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"Due to foggy conditions in Delhi, low visibility may lead to changes in flight schedules. We request you to stay updated on your flight status before heading to the airport. Should there be a need to adjust your travel plans in case of cancellation, you can explore flexible rebooking options on our website or app. Rest assured, our teams are here to assist you every step of the way and ensure you have the support you require. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure smooth travel for everyone," said IndiGo in a travel advisory.

IMD has forecast another western disturbance in northwest India from Jan 18 onwards, with chances of another spell of light rain in Delhi on Jan 21. IMD has issued a yellow alert, forecasting dense to very dense fog for Friday and Saturday. Due to fresh snowfall in the mountains, the minimum temperature is predicted to decline significantly from 10.3 degrees Celsius on Thursday to 8 degrees on Friday, and drop to 7 degrees on Saturday.


So far, Delhi has logged 6.1mm in monthly rainfall. The long period average (LPA) for rainfall in July is 19.1mm.

The overnight rain saw Delhi record only shallow fog on Thursday. The lowest visibility at Palam was 700m, and it was 500m at Safdarjung.

The overcast skies led to a rise in the minimum temperature, and sunshine in the second half of the day also raised the maximum temperature. Delhi's minimum was 10.3°C and maximum was 19.6°C.

7 Day's Forecast/Warnings
Date	Min Temp	Max Temp
16-Jan	10.0	20.0
17-Jan	8.0	19.0
18-Jan	7.0	19.0
19-Jan	6.0	20.0
20-Jan	9.0	21.0
21-Jan	10.0	21.0
22-Jan	10.0	20.0