0 visibility for 9 hrs: Worst fog of season blinds Delhi
Kushagra.Dixit@timesofindia.com 05.01.2026
New Delhi : Flights were cancelled, trains ran late and weekend road traffic was sluggish as the city was enveloped in a dense fog for as long as 12 hours , with zero visibility for up to 9 hours at some places, starting late Friday night. This occurred against a backdrop of cold and polluted weather. A yellow alert was issued by the Met, expecting moderate to dense fog on Sunday and light to very light rain on Monday. According to IMD, on Saturday, very dense fog led to zero visibility, which lasted for nine hours at Palam and six hours at Safdarjung, making it the season's worst fog situation for the city. Fog conditions also impacted a large area of the Indo-Gangetic plains, affecting transport. According to FlightRadar24, over 400 flights were delayed, and the average delay was 34 minutes. Train services were hit, leaving 1.5 to 2 lakh passengers stranded or delayed while traveling to and from Delhi. The severe weather disrupted 100 trains, with 49 requiring rescheduling due to maintenance needs.
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