Dense fog has severely impacted North Indian rail services, causing low visibility in the area. As a result, over 18 trains are delayed as of Friday morning. In the Northern Railway region, the poor visibility due to dense fog has led to delays for as many as 18 trains. The Avadh Assam Express, which was supposed to arrive at 07:07, is delayed by 278 minutes, while the Unchahar Express is running 229 minutes late. Likewise, the Vikramshila Express, expected at 07:20, is 65 minutes behind schedule.
The S Kranti Superfast Express is currently 83 minutes behind schedule and is expected to arrive at 07:55. The Shiv Ganga Express is 70 minutes late and now anticipated at 08:30. The Duronto Express, which was supposed to arrive at 06:40, is delayed by one hour and 76 minutes. Meanwhile, the Poorva Express is facing a delay of 240 minutes. Other trains experiencing delays include the Goda Delhi Express (70 minutes late), the Bui NDLS Superfast Express (65 minutes late), and the Sadbhavana Express (36 minutes late).
The Lucknow Mail is delayed by 98 minutes, while the Sapt Kranti Express is 45 minutes late. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius in Delhi on Thursday, forecasting dense fog. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category, with a thin fog layer enveloping parts of the city and reducing visibility.
Low visibility protocols are now in effect at Delhi Airport, but all flights are running as planned, according to an official notice released on Thursday. In a social media post on platform X, Delhi Airport mentioned, 'Low Visibility Procedures are underway at Delhi Airport. All flight operations are currently normal.'Officials also recommended that travelers stay updated on flight information by getting in touch with their airlines. The post mentioned, 'Passengers are urged to reach out to the relevant airline for the latest flight details.'
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Delhi experienced a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius. Additionally, a forecast of dense fog was issued. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stayed in the 'very poor' category, with a thin layer of fog covering parts of the city and impacting visibility.