Dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR with dip in mercury after Republic Day’s spell of rains

With the dip in mercury after the latest spell of rains, the national capital witnessed thick blanket of fog in the region.

Residents of Delhi and NCR woke up to a cold and chilly morning with a layer of dense fog engulfing the area and resulting in severe disturbance to the transportation system.

Due to heavy fog, 20 trains have arrived late, 2 have been rescheduled and another one train is canceled due to other operational reasons. While 8 domestic flights 2 international flights have been delayed.

#WATCH Delhi: With dip in mercury after the latest spell of rains, the national capital witnesses thick blanket of fog pic.twitter.com/gEoQxlgoWC

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The minimum temperature in the National Capital Region dropped 3 degree Celsius to 11 degrees to record a chilly start to the day on Saturday morning. The minimum temperature on Friday recorded at 14 degrees.

The Humidity level was recorded 95 per cent at 7:30 AM in the morning with old winds flowing at 6/km an hour generally troubled the residents.