New Delhi, Jan 11: A thick layer of fog enveloped the national capital on Saturday morning, significantly reducing visibility and disrupting train operations, officials reported. A total of 45 trains were delayed due to the adverse weather conditions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that Safdarjung recorded a minimum visibility of 50 meters between 12:30 am and 1:30 am. The visibility improved to 200 meters and remained so until 7:30 am. Several areas across Delhi experienced dense fog during the early morning hours.
The minimum temperature was recorded at 7.7 degrees Celsius, which is normal for this time of year. The IMD has also forecasted thunderstorms with rain during the day, with the maximum temperature expected to reach around 15 degrees Celsius.
Humidity levels were at 100% as of 8:30 am, further contributing to the foggy conditions.
