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Delhi Grapples with Heavy Fog, Flight and Train Schedules Disrupted.

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Early Tuesday morning, Delhi found itself shrouded in dense fog, creating a challenging scenario for both air and rail travel as visibility plummeted and delays ensued.
The impact of the fog was particularly felt at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, where visibility dropped to a mere 50 meters. This led to a series of delays and diversions, with airport authorities noting that, between 8:30 am and 10 am, five flights had to be redirected to Jaipur. Contrary to official reports, Flightradar24, an online platform that monitors global flights in real-time, reported a more staggering figure, stating that 301 flights faced delays, and seven were outright cancelled at Delhi airport on Tuesday.
According to statements from airport officials to ANI, Delhi airport grappled with delays for around 30 flights, encompassing both international arrivals and departures. The cause? The pervasive and dense fog that had settled over the region.
By 10 am on Tuesday, the Runway Visual Range (RVRs) at the airport ranged from 125 to 275 meters, signaling CAT-III dense fog conditions. The official Delhi airport website highlighted disruptions in flights destined for Warsaw, Dubai, Kuwait, Kathmandu, London, and Mauritius. Additionally, arrivals from Baku, Abu Dhabi, Milan, Addis Ababa, and Doha were subjected to delays.
Not limited to international flights, the impact of the fog extended to domestic routes. Flights to Chennai and Shimla faced delays, while a Lucknow-bound flight had to be canceled. Arrival delays were reported from various domestic locations, including Chandigarh, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad, all attributing the setbacks to the adverse weather conditions.
Simultaneously, the Northern Railways reported disruptions in the schedules of 14 trains bound for Delhi, originating from diverse parts of the country. The affected routes included those from Puri, Howrah, Kanpur, Allahabad, Azamgarh, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Dibrugarh, Durg, Chennai, Hyderabad, Habibganj, Khajuraho, and Vasco.
The dense fog that blanketed Delhi on Tuesday not only created a visually challenging environment but also sent ripple effects through the city’s transportation network, leading to a day marked by delays and inconveniences for both air and rail travelers.
Entertainment
Michael Jackson biopic nears $200M in North America after big second weekend.
The film Michael is doing very well in North America. Jaafar Jackson plays the role of the famous singer, and his work has caught a lot of attention. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the movie has quickly become one of the top films in theatres.
In its second weekend, the film saw a strong rise in earnings. It did better than Oppenheimer, which made $46.7 million in its second weekend, but it is still behind American Sniper, which earned $64.6 million. So far, Michael has collected $183.8 million in North America.
With this total, the film has gone past other music-based films like Elvis ($151 million) and Straight Outta Compton ($161.2 million). This makes it the second highest-earning music biopic in the region.
As it heads into its third weekend, the film is likely to cross $200 million in North America. If that happens, it will be one of the few music biopics to reach this mark, along with Bohemian Rhapsody.
The film is also doing well in other countries. In its second weekend, it added $80.9 million overseas, taking its total outside North America to $240.1 million. Its total worldwide earnings have now reached $423.9 million.
Looking ahead, the film may finish its run with a global total between $800 million and $1 billion. Since its release on April 24, the movie has kept drawing large crowds, showing that people still love the story of this legendary artist.
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Rain, Thunder and Dust Storms May Hit Delhi-NCR in Next 48 Hours
The weather in Delhi-NCR has been a bit calm since the start of May. The sky will be cloudy on May 2. There could be strong winds, rain and thunder on May 3 and 4, the India Meteorological Department said. This change can bring down the heat and give some respite.
Delhi may see a mix of sun and clouds on May 2. The maximum temperature can be between 38°C and 40°C, while the minimum may stay around 24°C to 26°C. The heat level will be near normal, but a little stickiness may be felt in the air. Morning winds may blow at about 15 km/h. By afternoon, wind speed may reach around 18 km/h. In the evening and night, winds may slow down and come from the south-west, bringing a small change in the feel of the weather.
From May 3, a bigger change is likely. The day may begin with some clouds, but by afternoon, the sky may turn fully covered. Light to medium rain, thunder, and strong winds are expected. Wind speed may stay between 30 to 40 km/h and may go up to 50 km/h at times. Due to this, dust storms, low visibility, and small tree branches falling can happen. The maximum temperature may drop to 36°C to 38°C, while the minimum may be around 25°C to 27°C.
On May 4, clouds may stay for most of the day. There can be light rain once or twice, along with thunder. Strong winds may continue, with speed between 30 to 40 km/h and gusts up to 50 km/h. This will keep the weather pleasant and reduce the heat.
The temperature may fall more on this day. The maximum may stay between 35°C and 37°C, while the minimum may be around 24°C to 26°C.
In short, Delhi is going to witness a change in weather in the next two days. People may feel less heat, but strong winds, rain and lightning can also cause risk. It is better to stay inside during bad weather, avoid trees or weak places and follow updates from the weather office.
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Pink Smart Cards Ignored by Most Women in Delhi — Govt May Make Them Compulsory
Even after more than 5.5 lakh Pink Saheli Smart Cards have been given to women in Delhi, only a small number are using them for free bus travel. As per official data, only about 5–6% of women passengers — around 6,000 to 8,000 — are using these cards right now.
The Pink Saheli Smart Card was launched on March 2 by Droupadi Murmu. The aim was to replace the old pink ticket system with a smart card system under the ‘One Nation, One Card’ plan. This also helps make sure that only women aged 12 and above who live in Delhi can get free travel.
After the launch, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had said that pink tickets would still be allowed for three months. But officials say most women are still using pink tickets instead of the new card.
Every day, around 23 lakh people travel by bus in Delhi. Out of this, about 6 to 7 lakh are women. Still, many of them have not started using the smart card.
Officials are now planning a survey to find out why the card is not being used much. They want to check if women do not have the card, if some are from outside Delhi, or if bus staff are not asking passengers to use it.
The Delhi Transport Corporation is also planning surprise checks in buses. These checks will see if women are not tapping the card or if conductors are still giving pink tickets.
A senior official said that the government plans to make the smart card the only way to travel free in buses. This rule may start from July. Before that, awareness drives will be done in buses to tell people about the card.
The free bus travel scheme for women started in 2019 under the earlier AAP government. Since then, more than 150 crore pink tickets have been used.
For the year 2026–27, the government has kept ?450 crore for this scheme. Right now, the cards are being made at 58 centres across the city.
Women aged 12 and above can apply for the card using their Delhi Aadhaar and a mobile number linked to it.
Earlier, the Chief Minister also said that DTC has faced a loss of around ?14,000 crore and that the government plans to make the ticket system fully digital.
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