Delhi Shivers: Dense Fog, Cold Wave Grip Capital; Flights Delayed, Yellow Alert Issued

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Moneycontrol•17-01-2026, 07:28
Delhi Shivers: Dense Fog, Cold Wave Grip Capital; Flights Delayed, Yellow Alert Issued
- •Delhi experienced dense fog, low visibility, and a severe cold wave on Saturday, with the minimum temperature dropping to 4.3°C.
- •The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for cold wave and dense fog in the region.
- •Minimum temperatures were recorded at 4.3°C in Delhi, with Safdarjung and Ayanagar reporting the lowest.
- •Several flights at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were delayed due to low visibility (350 meters), operating under CAT III conditions.
- •IMD forecasts a 2 to 4°C rise in minimum temperatures over the next 5 days, with moderate to dense fog expected.
Why It Matters: Delhi is battling a severe cold wave and dense fog, causing flight delays and prompting an IMD yellow alert.
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