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.
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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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Published: 03 Jan 2025, 11:06 am IST
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