Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:20am on 18 Jan 2026,Sunday Weather & Environment
A thick layer of fog covered Delhi-NCR on Sunday morning, reducing visibility to near zero and delaying flights and trains. The minimum temperature fell to 5.3°C, below normal for this time of year. Air quality remained severe, with the AQI reaching 439, prompting authorities to enforce GRAP-IV curbs. The India Meteorological Department reported zero visibility at Safdarjung and very low visibility at Palam. Airlines issued advisories, while train services faced delays of up to 12 hours. Similar fog conditions were reported in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. (PC: India Today)
