New Delhi, January 18: As many as 10 trains coming into Delhi were delayed as thick fog engulfed the national capital and its surrounding areas on Friday. All departures from Indira Gandhi International Airport was forced to put on hold from 5:30 am to 7 am today due to low visibility. Most of the arrivals have also been affected due to bad weather. The foggy weather also led to the diversion of one international flight. Dilli Ki Sardi 2018: Delhi Sees Coldest December Morning in 4 Years, Temperature Drops to 4 Degrees Celsius.

Commuters are facing difficulties as dense fog has covered all over the region making the visibility poor. With the sudden change in weather on Friday, roads have become mishap-prone. Visuals from RK Puram, Ring Road and Rajpath was shared by ANI. Delhi Winters: Stray Dogs in Capital City Get Sweaters Every Winter to Fight Cold, See Cute Pictures.

Meanwhile, on Thursday, the air quality in Delhi remained "severe" as it was recorded with the air quality index (AQI) at 440, making it second worst air quality of 2019. It is expected that fog and cold weather would continue to chill Delhiites as there is very little hope for an improvement in the quality of visibility and air in the national capital.

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