Slight relief from cold weather as mercury rises by two degrees

FOLLOWING a day of bright sunshine, the city on Sunday once again woke to a foggy morning and cold conditions. Flights, trains and traffic was hampered due to the dense fog.

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The minimum temperature was recorded at 6 degree Celsius, two notches below the season’s average while the maximum temperature settled at 18.6 degree Celsius, normal for the season’s average.

The unrelenting fog has led to the delays of numerous flights and trains creating significant challenges for passengers. At the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, a number of flights were delayed due to foggy conditions on Sunday. Similarly, trains experienced delays at the New Delhi, Old Delhi and Nizamuddin railway stations owing to the thick blanket of fog enveloping the national capital region.