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At 4 degree Celsius, Tuesday was Delhi's coldest this year

January 13, 2015 14:58 IST
Source:PTI

Delhi on Tuesday recorded the coldest day of the year so far at 4 degree Celsius, four notches below normal, even as dense fog led to cancellation of 13 trains.

People wrapped in woolens walk along a road during a chilly foggy morning in New Delhi. Photograph: Shahbaz Khan/PTI photo

According to the Indian Meteorological department, visibility dropped to less than 50 metres at 8.30 am from relatively better conditions at 5.30 am when it was recorded at 400 metres.

“Most of the north-bound trains were several hours late due to dense fog in the northern zone. While 55 trains have been delayed, 13 trains had to be cancelled,” a Northern Railways official said.

Fog envelops North and South block at Rajpath. Photograph: PTI photo

However, the fog did not affect flight operations with no cancellation or diversion reported, airport authorities said.

Predicting a clear day ahead, weatherman has said that the skies will turn partly cloudy midnight onwards.

Women try to warm themselves sitting in front of a bonfire. Photograph: PTI photo

“The skies will become partly cloudy from midnight accompanied by moderate to dense fog. The maximum temperature will hover around 16 degree Celsius,” an official said.

On Monday, the maximum and minimum temperatures were recorded at 16.2 and 5.7 degree Celsius respectively. 

Source: PTI
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