Delhi: 13 trains cancelled as fog engulfs region; air quality dips to 'very poor'

The cold wave continues to intensify in the national capital, with a blanket of fog engulfing the region, leading to disruption of normal life.

Furthermore, the air quality index at Lodhi Road was recorded at a 'very poor' level - with PM 2.5 and PM 10.

Early morning #Visuals of fog from Delhi's India Gate and Rajpath area pic.twitter.com/vfzHb7OlMs

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As many as 36 trains have been delayed, 13 cancelled and two rescheduled due to poor visibility and other operational conditions.

The humidity was recorded at 100 per cent at 8.30 AM, said a Met department official. Due to the fog the visibility which was recorded at 600 metres at 5.30 AM, which further dropped to 400 metres at 8.30 AM. The Met office has forecast clear skies for the day.

"The maximum temperature is expected to hover at 25 degrees Celsius," the weatherman said. Yesterday, the maximum and minimum temperatures were recorded at 25.3 and 6.8 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Uttar Pradesh: Thick fog engulfs the city of #Lucknow as cold wave intensifies in the region. pic.twitter.com/gNlRcOSNp2

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A similar situation was witnessed in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow city, with a thick layer of fog and poor visibility. 

(With inputs from agencies)