North India Gripped by Severe Cold Wave, Fog: Flights, Trains Disrupted

• North India, including Delhi-NCR and UP, faces severe cold wave and dense fog due to active Western Disturbance.
• Snowfall in Kashmir, Himachal, and Uttarakhand, with Kashmir entering 'Chilla-i-Kalan', intensifies cold.
• Reduced visibility severely impacts road traffic, leading to school closures and postponed government events.
• IGI Airport saw 138 flights cancelled and nearly 700 delayed; over 70 trains to Delhi were also delayed.
• Meteorological Department warns of continued dense fog and cold wave, affecting daily life and travel.

Why It Matters: Severe cold and fog disrupt North India, impacting travel, daily life; conditions to persist.