Delhi-NCR Shivers: Dense Fog, Cold Wave Disrupt Flights, Worsen Air Quality

• Dense fog and severe cold wave conditions continue to affect Delhi-NCR, significantly reducing visibility.
• Several flights at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were delayed due to the thick fog in the early morning.
• Air quality in Delhi deteriorated to the 'severe' category, leading to the reimposition of GRAP III restrictions.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported widespread dense to very dense fog impacting daily life.
• The cold wave and fog extended to Ghaziabad, Noida, and Karnal, with Safdarjung recording 2.9 degrees Celsius, Delhi's chilliest night in three years.

Why It Matters: Delhi-NCR faces severe cold, dense fog, and poor air quality, causing flight delays and GRAP III restrictions.