Dense fog and coldwave disrupt flights in Delhi, yellow alert issued

PTC News Desk: Dense fog and frigid temperatures gripped parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, causing disruptions in flight operations. The meteorological department, anticipating adverse weather conditions, had issued a yellow alert for the day.

As the coldwave persisted across north Indian states, residents in Delhi-NCR woke up to thick fog, significantly impacting visibility. A prior warning had been issued on Monday by the meteorological department, cautioning about the likelihood of dense fog in Delhi on Tuesday.

The dense fog led to delays in several flights on Tuesday, creating challenges for both air travelers and airport operations in the national capital. According to the weather department, Delhi is expected to experience mainly clear skies on Tuesday, with temperatures ranging between a maximum of 18 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 7 degrees Celsius.

On the preceding Monday, the maximum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 17.6 degrees Celsius, marking a deviation of three notches below the season's average. The minimum temperature stood at 6.1 degrees Celsius, compared to 4.8 degrees Celsius the previous day, as reported by the weather office. As the coldwave persists, residents are advised to brace for continued chilly conditions in the region.

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Weather across states:

The meteorological department reported on Monday that certain regions of Rajasthan persisted in experiencing cold weather accompanied by dense fog. Fatehpur in Sikar district recorded a low temperature of 1.6 degrees Celsius, while Alwar registered a night temperature of 2.8 degrees Celsius.

Dense fog enveloped various parts of the state, and the weather office indicated that these conditions are expected to persist for the next 24 hours.

In Haryana and Punjab, the prevailing cold weather conditions escalated, with moderate to dense fog reported in the morning across several locations.

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(Inputs from agencies)