Delhi: 33 trains delayed due to low visibility

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NEW DELHI: As many as 33 trains on Saturday were delayed while 5 others were rescheduled and three got cancelled due to low visibility and operational reasons in the national capital.

Earlier last week, there were reports of excessive smog in the city which led to the delay of trains and flights services.

As many as 100 arrivals and a number of departures were delayed as visibility dipped during the early hours and late in the evening. The operations of a number of trains were also affected, with the adverse weather leaving several stranded at railway stations. Trains were delayed, rescheduled and even cancelled owing to heavy smog that enveloped the national capital.

In the same week, while at least 64 trains were delayed, several other were also rescheduled and cancelled.

Earlier this month, the air pollution level peaked in Delhi-NCR breaching the 'severe' level as per the Air Quality Index (AQI).

Also, the United Airlines had reportedly suspended its flight services for a temporary span to the national capital over severe air quality conditions.