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There is a lot of ups and downs in the weather in Delhi-NCR. Delhi-NCR remained wrapped in a blanket of dense fog on Wednesday. Due to this, the visibility at Safdarjung Airport was reduced to 50 metres. This happened due to the effect of western disturbance. This type of fog has taken people by surprise after hot days in the last week of February. The effect of fog can be seen in the morning also.
Delhi-NCR has been witnessing an increase in temperature for the last three-four days. Monday was the third hottest day in 55 years. When the temperature reached 33.6 °C. On Wednesday, the maximum temperature was recorded five notches above normal at 29.3 degrees Celsius. While the minimum temperature was three degrees above normal at 14.6 degrees Celsius. Generally, between 22 to 28 February, the maximum temperature remains between 24 to 25 degrees. According to the Meteorological Department, the fog cover and a slight drop in temperature were due to the effect of a western disturbance. This is the reason why this change in weather happened.
Faridabad hottest in NCR
Faridabad was the hottest in NCR. Here the maximum temperature was recorded at 30.6 degree Celsius and the minimum temperature was 18.6 degree Celsius, while in Noida the maximum temperature was 30 degree and the minimum temperature was 16.4 degree. Ghaziabad recorded 28.6 and 16.4. The maximum temperature in Gurugram was 27.7 and the minimum temperature was 15.1 degree Celsius.
The temperature will start rising again after two-three
According to the Meteorological Department, the sky will be clear on Thursday and light fog can be seen in the morning. While the maximum temperature is estimated to be 29 and the minimum temperature is 13 degrees. After two to three days, the temperature will start rising again.
Haze likely to affect flight operations
Due to the fog on Wednesday, the operation of the aircraft from the airport was affected. In view of this, the companies operating the aircraft have also warned the passengers that in view of the bad weather conditions, reach the airport only after finding out the aircraft, because the flight may operate late. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has issued a statement saying that flight services may be disrupted. Reach the airport only after contacting the airline concerned for your flight. However, it also said that all flights remained normal on Wednesday.
