Fog and Bad Weather situations hampers rail and air traffic in Delhi

The predictions of Indian Metrological department (IMD) came true on Tuesday morning as a thick cover of fog occupied the city of Delhi. After a drizzle on Monday morning the moisture content of the atmosphere went up and as a result the dense fog appeared the very next morning. This has a great impact on the air and rail traffic in the national capital. With a visibility down to 50 meters at 9 am on Tuesday morning, A slow and humid breeze also brought the temperature down.

The bad weather conditions led to flight delays and cancellations. According to the airport authorities Seven flights were delayed and four were canceled owing to dense fog. People were seen flocked at the airport entrances with their luggage. Similar scenes were visible at the New Delhi railway station. Several trains were running late and people were scene flocked at tea stalls at the platforms.