Northern India's Travel Disruptions Worsen Amid Fog

Northern India is experiencing severe cold wave conditions accompanied by dense fog, significantly disrupting air and rail travel across several regions, including Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Haryana. Delhi has been particularly affected, with visibility dropping to zero for extended periods, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of flights and delays in train services. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for continued dense fog and predicts light rain in the coming days, which could provide some respite. Other states like Jharkhand have closed schools due to the cold, while cities such as Lucknow and Bengaluru are also grappling with similar weather challenges, including reduced visibility and cold temperatures. The fog and cold have caused numerous road accidents, prompting authorities to urge caution. The weather pattern is attributed to a combination of factors including a stable surface boundary layer and moisture from western disturbances.