Delhi shivers at 2.6 degrees, dense fog affects movement of trains and flights

New Delhi: Dense fog and cold weather conditions continue in the national capital as the mercury plunges to 2.6 degree Celsius, five notches below normal on Monday.

The maximum temperature recorded is 18.3 degree, two notches below normal.

Early morning dense fog has also affected the movement of trains and flights, with visibility being less than 50 metres.

According to the last update, over 60 trains coming to the city were delayed while 24 trains departing from Delhi were rescheduled. Seven trains were also cancelled.

Earlier on Sunday, the Meteorological department had said that the intense cold and foggy conditions will continue in North India over the next few days, adding that the region could experience some respite from fog in January.