Delhi, January 19: A thick layer of dense fog blanketed Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday morning, significantly reducing visibility and disrupting transportation services. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "dense fog" alert for the region, as a combination of low temperatures and stagnant winds continues to trap pollutants.

The adverse weather conditions in the national capital have also disrupted flight operations at the airport, while air quality remained "severe". A thick layer of fog was witnessed in the national capital as AQI in the ITO area was recorded at "434" in the "severe" category, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. Weather Forecast Today, January 19: Check Weather Updates, Rain Predictions for Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Shimla and Kolkata.

Delhi Weather Forecast

Date Min Temp Max Temp Weather Condition Fog Intensity
January 19  11°C 23°C Clear sky with haze Dense
January 20  7°C 22°C Cold Day conditions Moderate
January 21 6°C 22°C Partly cloudy sky Moderate
January 22 6°C 23°C Mainly clear sky Moderate
January 23 9°C 19°C Partly cloudy Moderate
January 24 7°C 19°C Cloudy sky with Light Rain or Drizzle Moderate
January 25 9°C 21°C Clear sky Shallow

Delhi Dense Fog and Its Impact on Transport

The visibility at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport dropped to nearly zero in the early hours of January 19, leading to delays for several domestic and international flights. Travellers have been advised to check with airlines before heading to the airport. Has It Ever Been 0 Degrees in Delhi? Near-Freezing Temperatures, Dense Fog Grip National Capital as Cold Wave Persists.

Similarly, the Northern Railways reported that many Delhi-bound trains are running late by two to five hours due to obscured tracks. Road traffic across major arterial routes, including the DND Flyway and the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, moved at a crawl as motorists were forced to use fog lights in near-zero visibility.

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