Delhi woke up to a foggy morning on Sunday, after a light spell of rain the day before. The minimum temperature recorded by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is 12 degrees Celsius. IMD has issued a warning of a wet spell in the city, with thunderstorms and hail expected later in the day.
According to ANI, visuals from India Gate showed near-zero visibility in the city. People sought refuge in night shelters in Safdarjung to escape the harsh weather. Vegpal Singh, a local said that people in the night shelters were providing two meals a day, along with proper bedding and blankets for the people staying there. “The people who are taking refuge in the night shelters here are being provided with two-time meals and proper bed and blankets. If there are any medical treatments needed, we take them to AIIMS hospital which is nearby..” said Singh as per ANI.
Due to the fog conditions, as many as 25 trains were delayed including Ajmer Junction to Jammu Tawi which is running late by 457 minutes.
Similarly, several flights were delayed as well from the Indira Gandhi International Airport due to the shroud of fog.
Despite the cold weather, the marching band from the Indian Navy continued to rehearse for the upcoming Republic Day parade.
On January 11, light rain was witnessed in the national capital and the temperature dropped to 7.7 degrees Celsius, as per IMD. Meanwhile, New Delhi and the National Capital Region were shrouded in thick fog. The temperature was recorded at 11 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning.
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