Delhi weather update: 20 trains delayed due to dense fog and poor visibility on Christmas morning; Check full updates here
On December 24, Delhi experienced moderate rainfall, intensifying the winter chill. The combination of rain, dense fog, and poor air quality has made this festive season particularly challenging for Delhiites.
New Delhi: The national capital woke as much as a thick layer of fog on Christmas morning, causing significant disruptions in train services and products and worsening the cold weather conditions. Not lower than 20 trains departing from town were delayed on account of poor visibility, including trains equivalent to the Mumbai Central Rajdhani Express, Dakshin Express, Duronto Express, and Jabalpur-Hazrat Nizammudin Gondwana Express.
As per the guidelines, the delayed trains included the Mumbai Central Rajdhani Express traveling from New Delhi to Mumbai, the Durg-Hazrat Nizammudin Express from Durg to Delhi, the Dakshin Express from Delhi to Hyderabad, the Duronto Express, and the Jabalpur-Hazrat Nizammudin Gondwana Express from Jabalpur to Delhi, among others.
In accordance with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature in Delhi became recorded at 10 degrees Celsius, with visibility dropping to 100 meters at 5:30 a.m. The dense fog, along with persistent cold temperatures, created challenges for both commuters and railway operations.
In accordance with Central Pollution Regulate Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) at Eight am became recorded at 333, placing it the total way through the “very poor category.” While a couple of areas of the national capital recorded relatively higher AQI levels, with Anand Vihar at 360, Ashok Vihar at 372, Bayana at 362, and CRRI Mathura road at 324.
For context, an AQI between Zero-50 is believed of good, fifty one-100 is satisfactory, 100 and one-200 is moderate, 201-300 is poor, 301-Four hundred may additionally be very poor, and 401-500 is severe.
On December 24, Delhi experienced moderate rainfall, intensifying the wintry weather chill. The combination of rain, dense fog, and poor air quality has made this festive season in particular not easy for Delhiites. Authorities have advised travelers and commuters to exercise caution, especially those travelling from trains, as disruptions are likely to persist until visibility improves.
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