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FOGGY DAZE: The scene at Vijay Chowk in the Capital on Saturday morning as a fog cover hung over Delhi reducing visibility to a great extent. NEW DELHI: The Capital and adjoining townships woke up on Saturday to a thick blanket of fog that stayed for the better part of the day, resulting in disruption of train services. The smog, which according to the weatherman reduced visibility to between 500 and 800 metres, also caused breathing problems and irritation in the eyes. According to the Meteorological Department, the smog was caused by approaching western disturbances that had enhanced moisture in the air. This led to formation of a low-level inversion layer that caused calm wind and resulted in stabilisation of the atmosphere. The combination of these phenomena along with local dust pollutants generated by industries, vehicles and burning of organic matter resulted in smog conditions. While stating that the fog had developed early in the morning, the weatherman did not rule out the possibility of similar fog or smog on Sunday. It said this weather condition could prevail till noon. In view of the smog, health experts have cautioned citizens, particularly asthma patients, to take more precautions. Dr. K. K. Aggarwal of Moolchand Hospital said, “The occurrence of smog early in the year can precipitate asthma attacks. A 10 per cent change in the temperature or humidity can also bring on asthma. Patients with asthma and chronic obstructive airway disease should consult their doctor as they could be susceptible to heart attacks and pneumonia in the winter season.” Meanwhile, an immediate fall-out of the reduced visibility due to smog was delays in the movement of several trains. A Northern Railway spokesperson said: “Some trains traversing Moradabad and Lucknow were behind schedule. Roughly 18 trains were delayed by 30 minutes to two hours.”
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