Delhi continues to experience bitter coldwave conditions, leading to thick fog, disrupting air and train travel. The temperature at Safdarjung was recorded at 4.8 degrees Celsius.
As per the India Meteorological Department, "Delhi Palam (VIDP) and Safdarjung Airports are reporting 500m visibilities at 0530 hrs IST today, the 16th January."
161 flights were delayed and 34 cancelled in departures from Delhi airport; another 78 flights that were supposed to arrive were also delayed and 37 were cancelled.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Palam (VIDP) and Safdarjung Airports in the city experienced visibilities of only 500 meters on Tuesday morning.