In Pics dense fog cover shrouds Delhi NCR

Delhi: Season's first fog covers the national capital

Delhi-NCR and adjoining regions have started to feel the mild winter chill. The national capital along with the neighbouring areas have witnessed chilly weather conditions. 

It was a foggy morning in the national capital on Wednesday with Delhiites experiencing chilly conditions as the minimum temperature settled three notches below normal degrees Celsius.

Besides this, the wind speed that was earlier ranging between 20 kmph - 30 kmph has also reduced drastically and at present, these winds are light to very light. All these factors – low minimum temperatures, increased moisture and calm winds make the situation favourable for the formation of the fog over the entire northern plains including Delhi-NCR 

Delhi: Season's first fog covers the national capital

8:30 AM - Air Quality Index (AQI) from Delhi - PM 10 in Anand Vihar at 401, in RK Puram at 333, in Shadipur at 373.

Delhi: Season's first fog covers the national capital

According to Indian Meteorological Department  ,Light easterly winds are expected over eastern parts as well as northern plains. 

Delhi: Season's first fog covers the national capital

Now, the Western Disturbance has cleared away the region leading to significant drop across the northwestern plains. 

Delhi: Season's first fog covers the national capital

However, with another Western Disturbance approaching, night temperatures will once again increase during the next 48 hours but the rise will be a marginally one.

Delhi: Season's first fog covers the national capital

Flight operations at Delhi and Lucknow airport affected due to dense fog; many flights delayed.

Delhi: Season's first fog covers the national capital

Air quality in capital remains 'severe'. PM 2.5 & PM 10 levels remained above normal standards in several areas, says Delhi Traffic police

Delhi: Season's first fog covers the national capital

Flight operations at Delhi and Lucknow airport affected due to dense fog; many flights delayed.