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Imagine a blanket of dense fog so thick that it's grinding train travel to a near standstill across northern India. The Indian Railways reported a staggering 26 trains running significantly late, with some delays stretching up to 370 minutes. Delhi's air quality has plummeted into the 'very poor' category, with pollution levels reaching alarming heights. These challenging weather conditions are creating a perfect storm of transportation disruptions and environmental challenges.

Key Points: Dense Fog Disrupts Indian Railways: 26 Trains Delayed

  • Dense fog causing massive train schedule disruptions across northern India
  • Air quality in Delhi drops to 'very poor' category
  • Multiple train routes experiencing significant delays
  • Extreme winter conditions impacting transportation and daily life
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26 trains running late due to dense fog resulting in 'zero visibility'

Severe fog causes extensive train delays across India, with some trains running over 6 hours late and Delhi's air quality plummeting

"Visibility becomes a challenge when fog descends upon our railways - Indian Railways Report"

New Delhi, January 15

A total of 26 trains are experiencing delays as a result of reduced visibility caused by fog, as reported by Indian Railways on Thursday. For the past several days, rail operations have been hit by inclement weather conditions, primarily dense fog.

Due to heavy fog conditions, several trains across the country are running significantly behind schedule. Major delays include Bihar S Kranti (12565) by 285 minutes, Shr Ram Shakti Exp (12561) by 290 minutes, Gorakhdham Exp (12555) by 255 minutes, and NDLS Humsafer (12275) by 195 minutes. Other notable delays are Mahabodhi Exp (12397) by 160 minutes, Ayodhya Exp (14205) by 189 minutes, and LKO NDLS AC Exp (14209) by 370 minutes.

The air quality in the national capital dropped down to the 'very poor' category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI was recorded at 344 in Delhi today at 7 am. Yesterday at the same time it was 252.

Delhi's air quality has deteriorated, as according to CPCB data, Lodhi Road recorded an AQI of 287 (IITM) and 291 (IMD). Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium reported 368, Mandir Marg 378, Mundka 372, and NSIT Dwarka 242. Najafgarh recorded 255, Narela 377, Nehru Nagar 394, and North Campus, DU 382 (IMD). Okhla Phase-2 reported an AQI of 380, Patparganj 390, and Pusa recorded 355.

RK Puram reported an AQI of 373, Rohini 399, Shadipur 313, and Sirifort 360. Sonia Vihar recorded 315, Sri Aurobindo Marg 222, Vivek Vihar 414, and Wazirpur 408. The data highlights that Vivek Vihar recorded the highest AQI of 414, indicating severe pollution levels.

As cold waves envelop the national capital, several flights are delayed at IGI Airport due to fog. Homeless individuals seek refuge in night shelters in the national capital as the winter chill intensifies in Northern India.

- ANI

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