Traffic turmoil on foggy Sunday in the capital
As the national capital stirred to life on an exceptionally cold Sunday, a thick blanket of fog enveloped the city, causing disruptions in traffic movement. (PTI photo)
RK Puram area's frigid start at 7 degrees Celsius
In the early hours of the day, the RK Puram Area registered a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius. (ANI photo)
Delhi-bound trains and flights hindered by dense fog
Dense fog conditions have led to delays in the schedules of 22 trains bound for Delhi from different parts of the country. Additionally, numerous flights are experiencing delays. (IANS photo)
IMD warns of dense fog blanketing northern regions
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a bone-chilling cold warning, indicating, "A very dense fog layer spans across Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, North Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Motorists on highways are advised to exercise extreme caution, using fog lights." (ANI photo)
Delhi Police urges careful driving amidst meteorological warning
In an official announcement through its handle, Delhi Police stated, "The Meteorological Department, Delhi, predicted dense to very dense fog on January 14, 2024, and dense fog on January 15 & 16, 2024. We urge everyone to exercise caution while driving in foggy conditions." (PTI photo)
Vistara's Delhi-to-Pune flight among those hit by hour-long delays
As the national capital struggled with dense fog, resulting in a substantial decrease in visibility, officials reported that numerous flights, including Vistara's Delhi-to-Pune flight, encountered delays exceeding one hour. (ANI photo)
Season's first zero visibility spell hits various regions in North India
This winter season marked the first instance of zero visibility recorded across parts of the country, spanning from Amritsar to Dibrugarh, including Ganganagar, Patiala, Ambala, Chandigarh, Palam, Safdarjung, Lucknow, Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Assam's Tezpur. (PTI photo)
Commission notes surge in Delhi's air quality due to unfavourable conditions
The Commission for Air Quality Management observed a notable increase in Delhi's AQI at 10 am and 11 am, measuring 458 and 457, respectively. This surge was attributed to 'unfavorable climatic conditions and local pollution sources.'
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Central government enforces restrictions on construction and vehicles
The Central Government prohibited non-essential construction activities and the operation of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi-NCR due to the deteriorating air quality in the region. (PTI photo)
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