Delhi weather update: Dense fog wraps Delhi-NCR, zero visibility in many places, flight-train ops hit; Check IMD forecast

The increased cold wave has intensified the air pollution across Northern India. As a result of which, Indian Railways reported a total of 26 trains are experiencing delays.

New Delhi: Dense layer of fog shrouds parts of Delhi on Wednesday morning, significantly reducing visibility across the city. Reportedly, the increased cold wave has intensified the air pollution across Northern India. As a result of which, Indian Railways reported a total of 26 trains are experiencing delays. From the past few days, the rail operations have been significantly affected by the inclement weather conditions. The Indian Meterological Department forcasted dense fog conditions in Delhi for today with a recorded minimun temeprature of 8 degree Celsius and maximum at 19 degree Celsius.

26 trains to Delhi are running late due to fog conditions in the national capital and parts of north India, as per Indian Railways pic.twitter.com/wwFEczD4e3

— ANI (@ANI) January 15, 2025

Trains delayed due to fog

Due to persisting heavy fog conditions, several trains across the country are experiencing delays. Here is the list of trains running late:

S.NO.	Train name	Delayed by
1	Bihar S Kranti	205 mins
2	Shram Shkti Exp	188 mins
3	Gorakhdham Exp	230 mins
4	NDLS Humsafar	185 mins
5	Mahabodhi Exp	328 mins
6	Vaishali Exp	202 mins
7	SLN ANVT Exp	68 mins
8	Shramjeevi Exp	100 mins
9	Ayodhya Express	199 mins
10	Lucknow Mail	101 mins
11	Padmavat Express	139 mins
12	LKO NDLS AC Exp	82 mins
13	SAPT Kranti Exp	81 mins
14	HAPA SVDK Express	71 mins
15	Malwa Express	188 mins
16	KCVL Sampark Kranti Exp	83 mins
17	JBP NZM SF Exp	180 mins
18	Gondwana Express	159 mins
19	Mewar Express	61 mins
20	NZM Duronto Express	61 mins
21	SNSI Kalka Exp	101 mins
22	UP SMPRK Kranti Exp	203 mins
23	BDTS LKU SF Exp	60 mins
24	Telangana Exp	104 mins
25	RKMP NZM SF Exp	88 mins
26	Sampark Kranti Exp	89 mins

Flights Operations affected

Many flight services also experienced delays at IGI Airport due to fog. Taking on X (formerly Twitter) Indigo Airlines posted, “Low visibility and fog over Delhi may lead to some delays. We’re keeping a close watch on the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be, safely and smoothly.”

#6ETravelAdvisory: Stay updated on your flight status via https://t.co/IEBbuCsa3e for the latest information. pic.twitter.com/U7KWVVVwKi

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) January 15, 2025

Delhi AQI

Meanwhile, the air quality of Delhi has witnessed a significant drop to the ‘very poor’ category with an Air quality Index (AQI) recorded at 344 at 7 am. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Lodhi garden recorded an AQI of 287 (IITM) and 291 (IMD), Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium at 368, Mandir Marg at 378, Mundka 372, and NSIT Dwarka 242. Najafgarh recorded 255, Narela at 377, Nehru Nagar at 394, and North Campus, DU recorded 382 (IMD). Okhla Phase-2 reported an AQI of 380, while Patparganj recorded 390, and Pusa at 355.

Meanwhile, RK Puram recorded an AQI of 373, Rohini at 399, Shadipur at 313, Sirifort at 360. Sonia Vihar at 315, Sri Aurobindo Marg 222, Vivek Vihar 414, and Wazirpur 408. According to the recorded data, Vivek Vihar recorded the highest AQI of 414, indicating severe pollution levels.

(with inputs from agencies)