Fog caused delays for several flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The IMD forecasted slightly cooler weather with temperatures between 22°C and 12°C over the next two days. Wednesday saw an unseasonal rise in Delhi's maximum temperature, but further travel disruptions are likely due to persistent foggy conditions.
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