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New Delhi: Rail services in northern India are currently disrupted due to dense fog and low visibility, with over 15 trains experiencing delays as of Monday morning. The adverse weather conditions, particularly the thick fog, have been affecting rail operations for several days.
As reported by the Railways, 15 trains are significantly behind schedule. Among the most affected are the Patalkot Express (14623), which is delayed by 437 minutes, and the Unchahar Express (14217), running 380 minutes late. Other notable delays include the Kaifiyat Express (12225) at 158 minutes behind, and the Mahabodhi Express (12397), delayed by 148 minutes. Additional delayed services include the S Kranti Superfast Express (12393) by 104 minutes, the Shramjeevi Express (12391) by 111 minutes, and the Padmavat Express (14207) by 71 minutes. The Suhaildev Express (22419) is delayed by 140 minutes, while the Lucknow Mail (12229) and YPR Duronto Express (12213) are behind schedule by 69 and 68 minutes, respectively.
In response to the harsh weather, railway officials have implemented extra measures to ensure passenger safety. Travelers are encouraged to verify train schedules before going to the stations.
Meanwhile, the minimum temperature in the national capital on Monday was recorded at 7.8 degrees Celsius, with a thin layer of fog present. Additionally, several flights at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport faced delays due to the weather.
The air quality in Delhi on January 26 was classified as “poor,” with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 216, while earlier that day at 8 am, it was noted as “moderate” at an AQI of 191. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted continued foggy weather in the capital over the next five days, with minimum temperatures expected between 7 to 11 degrees Celsius.
