How did fog affect flights in Delhi on Monday?

Dense fog in Delhi for over six hours on Monday caused more than 300 flights to be delayed, primarily affecting departures.

What was the visibility like in Delhi during the fog?

Visibility dropped to 100 metres in parts of Delhi during the dense fog, significantly impacting flight operations.

What is the forecast for Delhi's temperature and air quality?

Minimum temperatures are expected to drop to 7-9°C by Friday, and the air quality is predicted to stay in the "poor" range for two days before improving.

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Delhi Fog Halts Flights: Over 300 Delayed

3 Feb

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Summary

Over 300 flights faced delays due to dense fog in Delhi.
Visibility dropped to 100 metres, impacting flight operations.
Delhi's maximum temperature significantly below normal at 17.5°C.

Delhi Fog Halts Flights: Over 300 Delayed

Dense fog descended upon Delhi for over six hours on Monday morning, leading to significant travel disruptions. Visibility reduced to as low as 100 metres in parts of the city. This caused over 300 flights, primarily departures, to be delayed at the Delhi airport, with average delays around 25 minutes.

The city's weather was significantly impacted, with the maximum temperature recorded at 17.5°C, a substantial five degrees below normal for this period. Despite this dip, a "cold day" was not declared as the minimum temperature remained above 10°C. Looking ahead, minimum temperatures are expected to drop further to 7-9°C by Friday.

Concurrently, Delhi's air quality worsened, returning to the "poor" category with an AQI of 210 by Monday evening. This was an increase from the previous day's reading. The air quality is forecast to remain poor for the next two days before improving.

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