Widespread dense fog across Northern India is causing major disruptions to train services, with delays of several hours reported on numerous routes. Poor air quality adds to the challenges, impacting both commuters and long-distance travelers. Weather forecasts predict ongoing fog, highlighting the need for improved infrastructure and response mechanisms.
Delhi and its surrounding areas face renewed stricter pollution controls due to worsening air quality. The CAQM has reimposed GRAP Stage 4 curbs, impacting the NCR region. This follows a recent improvement, highlighting the dynamic nature of the pollution challenges and the need for sustained efforts to improve air quality.
Delhi is facing a yellow alert for rainfall and thunderstorms on Saturday, with temperatures expected to drop significantly. A cold wave has already caused temperatures to plummet and dense fog is impacting flight operations. Air quality has reached severe levels, and authorities are providing shelter for the homeless.
Devastating wildfires have consumed half of Los Angeles, killing at least 10 and destroying nearly 10,000 structures. Despite the disaster, Los Angeles’s air quality, while still unhealthy, is better than Delhi’s, sparking online discussion. The fires have displaced 180,000 people, and harsh winter conditions add to the challenges.
Dense fog enveloped Delhi on January 7, 2024, causing significant delays for at least 25 trains and disrupting daily life. Air quality remained ‘very poor’, prompting many to seek shelter from the cold. The IMD forecast predicted continued dense fog throughout the day.
Heavy rainfall and dense fog impacted Delhi, causing a drop in temperature and poor air quality. Train and flight delays occurred on Sunday but have since returned to normal. Patna schools are closed due to intense cold. The air quality index remains in the “very poor” category.
Parts of South India are expected to receive light to moderate rain for the next six days, while a cold wave continues to affect North India, bringing sub-zero temperatures to some regions. Delhi’s air quality has also deteriorated.
