Dense fog engulfs Delhi, visibility drops to 0; Minimum temperature at 7 degree | WATCH

New Delhi: Delhi was covered by a thick blanket of fog on Friday morning, causing visibility to drop to zero in several areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted cloudy skies for the day and reported a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius in the capital.

The dense fog also severely affected air travel, with Delhi's IGI Airport experiencing zero visibility. All runways at the airport were operating under Category-III Instrument Landing System (ILS), which allows planes to land in low-visibility conditions. At 8 am, the Palam weather station reported zero visibility, while Safdarjung weather station recorded visibility at just 50 meters.

Air quality in 'Very Poor' category

The air quality in Delhi was categorized as "very poor," with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reading 351 at 9 am. According to the AQI scale, which ranges from 0 to 500, a reading between 301 and 400 is considered "very poor," posing health risks for the general population. The humidity level was recorded at 100% at 8:30 am.

The IMD has predicted that the dense fog will persist throughout the day, with the maximum temperature expected to reach around 17°C. Commuters are advised to stay cautious and follow safety guidelines while traveling in these hazardous weather conditions.

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