On Sunday morning, dense fog blanketed Delhi, disrupting flight and train schedules. The city saw a dip in temperature, leading to cold wave conditions. Delhi's air quality remained 'very poor' with an AQI of 377. Many homeless people sought refuge in night shelters as cold weather persisted. Similar conditions affected other parts of North India.
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