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Dense fog disrupts flights in Indian capital

Xinhua, January 8, 2016 Adjust font size:

Several flights to and from the Indian capital were delayed Friday morning due to dense fog that enveloped the city, a senior aviation official said.

"Fog affected many morning flights, particularly those scheduled to take off, due to poor runway visibility. The situation is gradually turning to normal," he said, on condition of anonymity.

Local TV channels reported that traffic has also been moving slowly in the city and its adjoining areas due to foggy conditions.

The weather department has predicted light rain in some parts of the Indian capital later in the day though the average temperature is likely to hover around 24 degrees Celsius.

Fog is common in the Indian capital during the winter months of December and January, and several flights and trains get delayed due to bad weather. Enditem