Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Delhi Faces Dense Fog, Flight Delays
On Friday and Saturday mornings, Delhi and nearby areas experienced a very thick fog that made it hard to see things even 100 meters away.
This caused problems for people traveling, as the fog made driving slow and difficult.
The fog was so dense that it was almost impossible to see anything clearly in some parts.
People had to be very careful while driving or walking because of the low visibility.
Additionally, the city saw a slight relief from very cold temperatures, with the minimum temperature rising to 4.3 degrees Celsius.
However, the temperatures were still below normal, and the air quality remained very poor.
Dense fog gripped Delhi-NCR on Friday and Saturday mornings, reducing visibility to almost zero in parts.
The fog was most intense between 4 am and 5 am, causing significant disruptions for travelers, including delays in flights and slow traffic.
Delhi saw slight relief from a five-day cold wave, with the minimum temperature rising to 4.3°C, though it remained below normal.
The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 22°C.
Air quality in Delhi remained in the very poor category, with an overall AQI of 348.
- Who
- Commuters and residents in Delhi-NCR
- What
- Dense fog and cold wave conditions
- When
- Friday and Saturday morning, January 16-17
- Where
- Delhi-NCR
- Why
- Weather conditions including dense fog and cold wave
Travel Disruptions
Weather Conditions
Impact on Travel
Travel Disruptions
Dense fog caused significant disruptions for travelers, including delays in flights, slow traffic, and low-visibility stretches.
Weather Conditions
The fog was most intense between 4 am and 5 am, with visibility reduced to almost zero in parts, making driving and walking difficult.
- Location
- Delhi-NCR
- Time of Day
- Morning
- Visibility
- Almost zero in parts
- Impact
- Slow traffic and low-visibility stretches
- Time Period
- Between 4 am and 5 am
- Minimum Temperature
- 4.3°C
- Maximum Temperature
- 22°C (expected)
- Air Quality Index (AQI)
- 348 (Very Poor)
Sources
'Almost 0 Visibility': Commute Get Tough As Dense Fog Shrouds Delhi-NCR; Cold Wave Alert Issued - VIDEO
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Delhi sees brief cold wave relief as minimum rises to 4.3°C, temperatures stay below normal - Telegraph India
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