Heavy fog blankets Delhi-NCR, disrupts travel and transportation

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People in Delhi-NCR woke up to heavy and dense fog on Wednesday morning, reducing visibility and affecting transportation.

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Reportedly, over 100 flights and 26 trains have been delayed or cancelled due to heavy fogging in the national capital.

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Children had difficulties getting to school due to poor visibility caused by fog in Delhi-NCR.

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The minimum temperature dropped to 6 degrees Celsius, 1.4 notches below normal.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported minimum visibility of 200 metres with calm winds at Safdarjung and 150 metres in dense fog with calm winds at Palam around 5:30 am.

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The IMD has issued an orange alert for Delhi, with dense to very dense fog reported in several areas.

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An orange alert has been issued by IMD for bad weather that can continue to disrupt travel plans.

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Commuters on a road amid dense morning fog in New Delhi.

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