Look: Near-zero visibility as dense fog blankets northern India

The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday said that dense to very dense fog is likely to continue over Northwest India for the next 3-4 days while light, isolated rainfall is likely over Northwest and Central India between December 31 to January 2.

According to the Met department, the minimum temperature recorded during past 24 hours over most parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan was in the range of seven to ten degree Celsius.

The weather forecast agency said that the minimum temperatures are in the range of 7-10 degree Celsius over most parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan and 11-12 degree Celsius over most parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha and interior Odisha.

An INSAT (Indian National Satellite System) imagery released by the Met department on Wednesday morning depicted fog hovering over the North India region. The satellite image taken at 11:30 am (IST), showed a fog layer continuing over Punjab, Haryana, West Uttar Pradesh and extreme parts of North Rajasthan.

A thick layer of fog was witnessed in other areas of north India as well leading to traffic disruptions for the morning commuters. Dense fog in the national capital posed a challenge for the public.

A thick layer of fog was witnessed in other areas of north India as well leading to traffic disruptions for the morning commuters. Dense fog in the national capital posed a challenge for the public.

The arrival and departure timings of flights and trains were also affected due to the inclement weather conditions and fog. Several airlines issued advisory for the passengers warning them of the delay in timings due to the dense fog.

Meanwhile, the Delhi Airport Authority has issued an advisory stating that while landing and takeoffs continue, flights not complaint with CAT III (category III) standards may face disruptions.

The IMD has warned of dense to very dense fog in the northwest and parts of adjoining central India during the next three to four days. Due to the cold wave in the city, people gathered around bonfires for warmth on the streets.