Dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR, disrupts train services and daily life

Delhi-NCR engulfed in fog, train delays, 'very poor' air quality, and cold wave across North India.

A thick blanket of fog covered the Delhi-NCR region on Sunday (January 19, 2025) morning, reducing visibility and causing disruptions in train services and daily life.

As many as 41 trains originating from various stations in Delhi were running late due to the fog, causing inconvenience to passengers.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a minimum temperature of 10° Celsius in the national capital, with air quality recorded as 'very poor'.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi's Air Quality Index was logged at 340 at 8 a.m. this morning.

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory,' 101 and 200 'moderate,' 201 and 300 'poor,' 301 and 400 'very poor,' and 401 and 500 'severe.'

Homeless people continued to take to night shelters to escape the increasing cold in Delhi.

The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) set up 235 pagoda tents to provide shelter to homeless people. Night shelters have been set up in several areas.