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Dense fog engulfed Delhi-NCR on Friday morning as cold wave continues to grip the region. Zero visibility in the morning delayed flights and trains to the national capital as well as disrupted traffic

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a moderate to very dense fog warning for many parts of North India, including Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan

Thick smog engulfed the Indian capital on Friday, prompting warnings of possible flight disruptions from airport and airline officials, as worsening air quality cut visibility to zero in some areas.

The air quality index in Delhi was above 400 in several areas, according to the state-run Safar website. This is more than 25 times the safe limit set by the World Health Organiza

More than 100 flights delayed as dense fog blankets Indian capital. Source: EPA, AFP, Lumen5

A thick layer of fog enveloped the national capital on Friday morning, with visibility reducing to zero. Delhi recorded a temperature of 9.6 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Friday, as per the data of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

A thick layer of fog disrupted flight and train operations in the national capital amid an orange alert by the India Meteorological Department. Over 100 flights were delayed at the Delhi Airport and dense fog lowered the visibility conditions.