Fog caused delays for over 41 trains in Delhi on Sunday, with some experiencing delays of over three hours. Key affected trains included the KIR-ASR Express and the Purushottam Express. Dense fog also affected the DND flyway area, as the cold wave continued. The Meteorological Department predicted lower temperatures and continuing dense fog.
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