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Winter fog throws New Delhi out of gear
New
Delhi: A thick fog engulfed the national capital today
as temperatures fell across northern India. Weather officials
say that the western disturbances over northwest India
are responsible for the sudden fall in the temperatures.
The fog wreaked havoc on New Delhi's transport systems,
canceling and delaying nearly ten flights and an equal
number of trains. "Because of this fog, I faced a lot
of problems driving on the highway. Now after reaching
the airport, I have got to know that the flight has got
delayed," said Debarishi Vajpayee, a man waiting outside
the airport. Traffic also moved at a snail's pace in several
places as the roads remained enveloped by thick blanket
of fog leading to poor visibility. Moreover, the fog,
accompanied by cold wave has hit the daily wage earners
who are facing difficulties in getting work to earn bread
and butter. "The visibility is poor, I am getting late
for my work because buses are running late," said Asaf
Khan, a driver. New Delhi has been witnessing a comparatively
warm winter this season, but the Meteorological Department
on Saturday had said that temperatures are likely to fall.
While for many the fog spelt trouble and misery, others
took to the fog enveloped streets to enjoy a walk in the
winter chill. "Its beautiful weather. Its really warm
and hot. It was like having Christmas in summer. Now,
am glad that winter is back and fog is back," said Shyam,
a resident. Northern India usually witnesses early morning
fog every winter when night temperatures often dip below
five degrees Celsius. Foggy conditions coupled with cloudy
weather resulted in a dip in temperature by a few degrees
in most parts of the region.
-Dec
21, 2008
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