NEW DELHI: Fog disrupted rail services in Delhi on Sunday morning, with over 41 trains delayed, some by more than three hours.
Key trains impacted included the KIR-ASR Express, Lichchavi Express, Gorkhdham Express, Purushottam Express, Mahabodhi Express, Malwa Express, and Dakshin Express.
The cold wave persisted, with a thin layer of fog enveloping the city as the day began.
Dense fog also blanketed the DND (Delhi-Noida Direct) flyway area, adding to the challenges caused by the ongoing cold wave in the National Capital. Similar conditions had already affected rail and flight operations on Saturday.
The Meteorological Department has predicted dense fog for Sunday, with maximum and minimum temperatures expected to hover around 21°C and 10°C, respectively.
The fog in Delhi has not only disrupted train services but also worsened the city’s air quality.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped to 335, classified as ‘very poor’ by the Sameer app, marking a significant decline from Saturday’s reading of 248.
Although air quality has been fluctuating, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) recently lifted Stage-III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) following earlier improvements in AQI levels.
Meanwhile, the cold weather has forced many homeless individuals to seek shelter in night shelters, with authorities actively monitoring the situation to ensure sufficient arrangements are available.