Fog caused delays for 19 trains in Delhi on Monday morning, affecting railway operations. Despite the weather, defence personnel conducted Republic Day parade practice. Delhi experienced heavy fog, with a minimum temperature forecasted at 11 degrees Celsius and air quality in the 'very poor' category. The fog also impacted neighboring regions like Punjab, Haryana, UP, and North Rajasthan.
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