Dense fog continue to disrupt rail, road and air services across north India. People in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh shivered as the day temperature fell in most areas.<br/><br/>Delhi had the coldest day today in the last five years. According to Met office the maximum temperature was 12 degrees Celsius which is nine degrees below normal. A thick blanket of fog enveloped the city this morning reducing visibility to 50 meters which put life out of gear and disrupted air ,train and bus services. Weatherman predicts fogy conditions may prevail in the next two days. over 50 flights were rescheduled or canceled apart from 26 trains. Our correspondent reports that buses and motor vehicles used head lights in view of the poor visibility during the day.<br/><br/>In Jammu and Kashmir, despite sun shine and clear sky people got no relief from the biting cold as the minimum temperature further decreased by two degree Celsius in Leh. The temperature fell to minus 21 degrees Celsius.<br/><br/>Fog affected visibility in large parts of Punjab and Haryana and cold wave affected normal life today again.<br/><br/>In Rajasthan, chilly winds and fog affected normal life. In the Morning, fog badly affected rail road and air traffic.
News On AIR | January 8, 2010 9:37 PM
Fog disrupts rail, road and air services across N-India