Dense fog descends on Delhi by Steph Ball
A dense blanket of fog has descended on Delhi over the last couple of days sending travel services into chaos and leaving hundreds of passengers stranded during the festive period.
The fog, said to be the worst seen for a few years, has not only shrouded Delhi but a large area from the Punjab to Haryana. Train services have been badly disrupted while flights from Delhi’s International airport have suffered lengthy delays or cancellations. The heavy fog reduced the visibility to less than 50 metres in places and also brought lower temperatures.
Fog is not uncommon at this time of year; in fact Delhi is notorious for its fog problems. During winter, northern and eastern India regularly become enveloped in a thick blanket of fog that reduces visibilities to just a few metres and can last for days.
The Indian Met Department (IMD) is forecasting the current foggy conditions to affect Delhi into the New Year, so further travel disruptions seem likely.
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