Foggy Morning Gives Way to Sunny Afternoon

Delhi experienced yet another day of dense fog on Tuesday after a short-lived respite on Monday. The day was comparatively colder than Monday with both the maximum and minimum temperatures going down by a notch. Republic Day celebrations were also dampened as the thick layer of fog enveloped the city depriving many spectators of a clear view of the Parade. The maximum temperature on Tuesday was 22.8 degree Celsius, two degrees lower than Monday, while the minimum was 9.4 degree Celsius, one degree lower than Monday. The humidity level was high and there was no possibility of rain. The Met office said the situation was likely to improve only from January 28 with another western disturbance expected around that time. "Delhi got relief from fog — which has been persistent since January 13 — only on Monday due to a westerly disturbance. But that WD was very weak and could not last more than a day. Now we are waiting for another WD expected on January 28. That should give the city relief from fog," said R K Jenamani, director of IGI Met. Driving, specially during night hours, has become a big problem in the capital. "I usually get late in office and can't leave before 10pm. But over the last couple of weeks I have been wrapping up work early, as thick fog makes driving almost impossible. So I try my best to be out of office by 7.30pm," said Rama Kapoor, who lives in Patparganj and has her office in Karol Bagh.

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