Trains, flights delayed in Delhi amid dense fog

Dec 28, 2023 Shipra Parashar

Dense fog engulfed the national capital today

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Delhiites woke up to a hazy morning as a thick layer of fog

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This lead to low visibility and disruption for the residents

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Dense fog is affecting rail, road and air traffic in Delhi-NCR

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A total of 22 Delhi-bound trains experienced delays due to dense fog

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Some trains were running as late as nine and a half hours

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Several Rajdhani Express trains were also reported to be late

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Several flights to and from the national capital were also delayed due to foggy conditions

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As many as 134 domestic and international Delhi-bound flights were affected

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Cold wave maintained its grip in northern India

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IMD said minimum temperatures in Delhi can go as low as 6 degrees Celsius today

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