Dense fog disrupts train schedules
Several trains heading to New Delhi railway station were delayed on Saturday due to dense fog and poor visibility across north Indian states. (Photo credit: Rajesh Mehta/TNN)
Low visibility impacts flights
Due to low visibility, flight operations in Delhi were impacted, and fifteen flights were diverted at Delhi airport on Saturday morning.
Fog disrupts Delhi travel
In response to severe fog conditions in Delhi, IndiGo Airlines issued a travel advisory on Saturday.
Delhi recorded 10.2°C at 5.30 am
According to the India Meteorological Department, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 10.2 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Saturday.
Police briefed for precautions
The Delhi Police department stated that they have instructed their personnel to take additional precautions to improve visibility during foggy conditions.
Pollution levels spike
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category, with the Central Pollution Control Board recording an AQI of 385 at 6am.
GRAP-III restrictions reimposed
Days after revoking the GRAP-III restrictions, CAQM brought them back on Friday as Delhi’s air quality deteriorated further within the very poor category.
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