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Delhi-NCR Weather Update: Delhi and parts of North India continued to witness a thick blanket of fog with reduced visibility. The traffic movement in the national capital was also affected due to dense fog in the region. Meanwhile, schools are also set to open in the city today following a two-week winter break. 

In an advisory issued on Monday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the minimum temperature was recorded at 2.5 degrees Celsius in  Punjab’s Ludhiana. The minimum temperatures are in the range of 3 to 7 degrees Celsius over most parts of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. 

Delhi Airport Issues Advisory

Amid the severe fog conditions, the Delhi Airport has issued an advisory for the passengers requesting them to contact the airlines before travelling. 

“Due to dense fog, flight operations at Delhi Airport may be affected. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information,” said the airport authority in a post on ‘X’. “Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted,” the airport authority said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.  "Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted,” it added. 

Earlier on Sunday, dense fog conditions and reduced visibility affected Indigo flight operations which caused inconvenience to passengers traveling by air. 

“Due to the low visibility and dense fog conditions across North India, IndiGo flight operations were impacted on January 14, 2024. This had a cascading effect on our operations throughout the day. Our staff kept passengers apprised of all delays and cancellations across airports and made every possible effort to facilitate the passengers. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers,” the airline said in a statement on Sunday. 

The first cold wave of the season in the national capital was reported on Friday, with temperature dipping to degrees Celsius. 

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Schools To Reopen Today In Delhi

The Delhi Education Department has ordered the reopening of schools in the national capital in physical form, including the primary classes. However, due to the chilling weather conditions, schools are not allowed to conduct classes before 9 am or after 5 pm. 

“In continuation of Order No. PS/DE/2024/14 dated 07/01/2024, it is directed that all students of government, Government Aided and Recognised Private Schools shall join back classes in physical mode at their respective schools with effect from 15/01/2024(Monday). This includes Nursery, KG and Primary classes as well,” read the order issued by the Education Department.