Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:11am on 05 Jan 2025,Sunday Weather & Environment
Delhi experienced the season's longest zero visibility spell, with dense fog lasting 9 hours at Palam and 8 hours at Safdarjung. Over 400 flights were delayed, 19 diverted, and 45 cancelled due to poor weather. Rail services were equally disrupted, with 59 trains delayed by up to 6 hours. The IMD reported a maximum temperature of 20°C and a minimum of 7.8°C, predicting more fog in the coming days. Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" category, with an AQI of 378. Commuters faced significant challenges as the city grappled with severe winter fog conditions.
