Delhi’s maximum temperature on Tuesday settled at 23.8 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season’s average. Dense fog affected visibility in several areas and the air quality was in the ‘very poor’ category.
About 30 flights, including international ones, were delayed at the Delhi airport due to the fog and low visibility, according to airport authorities. The arrival of 14 trains was also delayed due to foggy conditions, officials said.
The visibility recorded at Delhi’s main weather station in Safdarjung at 5.30 am was 200 metres while it was 100 metres at the Palam station.
