Delhi weather today: Mercury hits 4.3°C at Safdarjung, dense fog delays multiple flights as IMD issues yellow alert
- Delhi recorded a low of 4.3 degrees Celsius, with icy temperatures and dense fog affecting the region on January 17, 2026.
- Indira Gandhi International Airport faced operational challenges due to visibility dropping to around 350 metres, leading to flight delays.
- The Air Quality Index exceeded 350 in several areas, prompting authorities to enforce Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan .
- Authorities implemented Stage-III GRAP measures to combat severe air pollution and advised residents to limit outdoor activities due to extreme cold and poor air quality.
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Hyderabad witnesses winter chill again, IMD forecasts foggy conditions
Hyderabad: Hyderabad once again started witnessing winter chill as temperatures dipped along with foggy conditions on the night of Friday, January 16, as predicted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Similar weather conditions are expected to continue for the next 10 days. Temperature dipped again On the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, the temperature in the city dipped below 15 degrees Celsius. The lowest temperature of 13.3…
Dense Fog Blankets Delhi-NCR Amid Cold Wave, Air Quality 'Severe'
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to another harsh winter morning on Saturday, with icy temperatures, dense fog and hazardous air quality combining to intensify discomfort across North India.
Dense fog, toxic smog cripple Delhi: Flights delayed, GRAP-III reimposed as AQI hits very poor
Delhi reels under a dual assault of biting cold waves and choking pollution on Saturday (January 17), with dense fog slashing visibility to 50 meters, delaying flights at IGI Airport, and hazardous air quality triggering Stage-III GRAP restrictions across NCR. The IMD forecasts persistent fog for two more days, urging drivers to use headlights, park lights, and slow speeds to avoid accidents- relief expected only by afternoon. Fog chaos hits air…
Flights Delayed in Delhi Amid Dense Fog, AQI in 'very Poor' Category
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a slight improvement in minimum temperature, which stood at 7 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning, compared to 4 degrees Celsius recorded on Friday. Despite the marginal rise in temperature, visibility remained low during the early hours, affecting road, rail and air traffic movement across the city. India News | Flights Delayed in Delhi Amid…
Thick fog blankets Delhi-NCR as cold wave tightens grip, flights delayed
Delhi-NCR faced a harsh winter morning with dense fog and hazardous air quality leading to severe visibility issues and flight disruptions. Authorities have imposed strict pollution control measures as residents brace for continued cold and smog.
Delhi weather today: Mercury hits 4.3°C at Safdarjung, dense fog delays multiple flights as IMD issues yellow alert
Delhi weather update: IMD warned of cold wave as mercury hit 4.3°C at Safdarjung on Friday. Multiple flights at Delhi Airport were delayed due to dense fog. Low visibility impacted both arrivals and departures.
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