Varanasi - Barkakana Passenger, Banaras - Buxar MEMU Passenger Special trains cancelled till February 28

Varanasi - Barkakana Passenger, Banaras - Buxar MEMU Passenger Special trains cancelled: Several Express, Mail, Passenger and premium trains like Rajdhani Express ad Duronto Express are running late due to fog. As a result, Indian Railways has cancelled several trains. 

The Eastern Central Railway has now announced to cancel 4 more trains. These trains will stand cancelled till February 28

1. Buxar to Banaras MEMU Passenger Special 03649 cancelled

2. Banaras to Buxar MEMU Passenger Special 03650 cancelled 

3. Varanasi to Barkakana Passenger 03360 cancelled

4. Barkakana to Varanasi Passenger 03359 cancelled

A blinding layer of dense fog enveloped northwest India and the adjoining central and eastern parts of the country, affecting road, rail and air traffic movement.

Severe fog and cold wave conditions gripped north India  with temperatures plunging to near zero to 2 degrees Celsius in some states including the national capital Delhi. In Delhi, a thick layer of fog covered the entire city, lowering visibility at places like India Gate, Akshardham, Railway stations, and Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Cloudy weather and light rain are predicted over the capital under the influence of a strong western disturbance affecting northwest India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.  

Trains were delayed due to the foggy weather. The Delhi International Airport Limited on Wedensday tweeted that low-visibility procedures were in progress at the IGI airport. Passengers have been advised to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information.

According to the weather office, very dense fog is when visibility is between 0 and 50 metres, between 51 and 200 metres is dense, between 201 and 500 metres moderate, and between 501 and 1,000 metres shallow. The minimum temperature in the capital is likely to rise to 9 degrees Celsius on Thursday amid cloudy weather and light rain.

Clouds trap the heat, which gets through during the day, keeping the night time temperatures above normal. However, cloudy weather reduces daytime temperature by preventing exposure to the sun.

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