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Dense fog in Delhi; 26 trains delayed, 17 cancelled due to low visibility
At least 26 trains were delayed and nearly 17 were cancelled after a blanket of fog engulfed the national capital and adjoining areas on Monday morning.
NEW DELHI: At least 26 trains were delayed and nearly 17 were cancelled after a blanket of fog engulfed the national capital and adjoining areas on Monday morning.
In addition, as many as six trains were rescheduled by the Indian Railways due to foggy weather.
The train routes were affected due to low visibility and other operational reasons.
The minimum and maximum temperature are likely to hover around 7 and 24 degrees Celsius respectively.
Humidity recorded at 8.30 am is 91 per cent.
According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the fog condition today is expected to remain moderate.
Entire north India seemed to have come under the grip of severe cold weather and harsh weather conditions that have affected the normal life.
Over the last week, a dense fog covered several parts of North India, with the temperature dropping in Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. The dense fog has reduced visibility and affected travel by train, road and air.