- By Nidhi Giri
- Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:09 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi Weather Update: Delhi and surrounding areas including Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad witnessed dense fog on Thursday morning. As a result, visibility was severely impacted and traffic chaos was reported across the Delhi-NCR region. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), similar conditions will continue in the coming days. Dense fog is also likely on Friday.
#WATCH | Delhi: Dense fog shrouds the national capital.
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The minimum temperature is expected to be between 8 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees Celsius for Delhi. As per IMD, dense fog enveloped Delhi at 6 am on Thursday. Visibility at Palam Airport dropped sharply to 150 metres, while Safdarjung Airport reported visibility of 200 metres.
Dense fog led to traffic disruption with slow vehicular movement on roads and highways connecting Delhi with Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Noida, PTI reported. Meanwhile, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) stated that persistent fog is affecting several airports across Northern India, resulting in low visibility and possible flight delays. Passengers are advised to confirm their flight status with their airline before heading to the airport. Check the airport’s official website or social media handles for updates. Plan your journey in advance and allow additional travel time.
North India Weather Update
IMD has issued an orange alert for very dense fog in several western and eastern Uttar Pradesh districts. Visibility is expected to be less than 50 metres in Varanasi, Kanpur and Lucknow.
An intense cold wave is also affecting the Gwalior and Chambal divisions of Madhya Pradesh. Minimum temperatures may drop to 7 degrees Celsius in some parts of the state.
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Due to humidity and cold winds in Punjab and Haryana, visibility reached close to zero on Thursday morning. Due to activation of Western Disturbance from December 18, there may be light drizzle in Amritsar and Pathankot, which will further increase the cold.
