New Delhi:Thick layer of fog enveloped the national capital on Wednesday morning, reducing visibility to zero and hampering flight and train operations. More than 50 flights were delayed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport owing to the tick layer of fog. The Delhi airport also saw diversions of at least flights due to bad weather.
At least 23 trains to Delhi from various parts of the country are also running late due to dense fog conditions. The city is likely to receive light rain during the day, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Zero visibility was reported at the Indira Gandhi Airport at 6.30 am as a thick layer of fog engulfed the area. The visibility remained the same till 9 am, they said.
According to the IMD, light rain or thundershower accompanied by gusty winds with a speed of up to 30-40 kmph is likely towards the evening or night. Weather fluctuations are expected to continue till February 3 because of a western disturbance, with further changes anticipated from thereon, a senior official said.