A thick layer of fog engulfed Delhi on Sunday morning, causing flight delays and disruptions in transportation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecast smog and moderate fog across the national capital, with dense fog likely in some areas during the morning hours.
According to reports, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport experienced significant disruptions due to dense fog and low visibility. Several flights were delayed, and some were even diverted.
The IMD has issued a forecast for Sunday, stating that smog and moderate fog are likely to persist in the morning, with partly cloudy skies expected later in the day. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be around 18 and 10 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Meanwhile, the IMD has also issued an orange alert for Jammu and Kashmir, forecasting widespread snowfall with heavy snow at isolated locations. The weather department has warned of potential temporary disruptions to surface and air transportation, particularly on Sunday.
A fresh Western Disturbance is expected to impact Northwest India between January 10 and 12, bringing light rainfall to the region. The IMD has predicted fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall over Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, and Himachal Pradesh until January 6.
Isolated heavy rainfall and snowfall are very likely in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Gilgit-Baltistan on January 5, and in Himachal Pradesh on January 5 and 6. Additionally, isolated rainfall with thunderstorms is expected in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh on January 5 and 6, and in northwest Uttar Pradesh on January 6.
The dense fog and snowfall are expected to continue in the coming days, with the IMD issuing a warning for potential disruptions to transportation and daily life. Residents have been advised to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel during adverse weather conditions to ensure safety and minimize disruptions.
In Delhi, the dense fog disrupted transportation at a large scale, with 81 trains delayed on Saturday, officials said. The fog also caused significant disruptions at the Delhi Airport, with 19 flight diversions, numerous cancellations, and over 400 flight delays for the second consecutive day.
