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Photos: North India’s first fog of the season; visibility low

Updated On Nov 19, 2017 07:01 PM IST

Some say it's smog, some say it's fog, but north India is facing a bad air quality situation. However, winter seems to have arrived and residents are hoping to believe that it is fog that's come earlier than usual.

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A train from Jalandhar to Pathankot emerges in the dense fog on November 07, 2017. While experts are still undecided about whether it’s fog or smog that’s engulfed most of north India, trains continued to be delayed. (Pardeep Pandit / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 19, 2017 07:01 PM IST

A train from Jalandhar to Pathankot emerges in the dense fog on November 07, 2017. While experts are still undecided about whether it’s fog or smog that’s engulfed most of north India, trains continued to be delayed. (Pardeep Pandit / HT Photo)

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Even in Ghaziabad, dense fog led to disruptions in traffic. (Sakib Ali / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 19, 2017 07:01 PM IST

Even in Ghaziabad, dense fog led to disruptions in traffic. (Sakib Ali / HT Photo)

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New Delhi is on its second day of heavy smog. Most experts stopped short of terming the phenomenon as “smog” because they said smoke — the primary ingredient of smog — was still missing. However, a senior official of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) differed, and said that this was indeed smog, and not just fog. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 19, 2017 07:01 PM IST

New Delhi is on its second day of heavy smog. Most experts stopped short of terming the phenomenon as “smog” because they said smoke — the primary ingredient of smog — was still missing. However, a senior official of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) differed, and said that this was indeed smog, and not just fog. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

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In Gurgaon, residents complained about breathing problems and irritation in eyes because of smog. (Sanjeev Verma / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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In Gurgaon, residents complained about breathing problems and irritation in eyes because of smog. (Sanjeev Verma / HT Photo)

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At the train station, Amritsar in the morning. Amritsar does normally see dense fog in December. However, smog resulting from a host of factors, including crop burning in the surrounding states has arrived early this year. (Sameer Sehgal / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 19, 2017 07:01 PM IST

At the train station, Amritsar in the morning. Amritsar does normally see dense fog in December. However, smog resulting from a host of factors, including crop burning in the surrounding states has arrived early this year. (Sameer Sehgal / HT Photo)

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Dasna, in the news recently for the release of the Talwars (Aarushi murder case), was engulfed in dense fog that resulted in very low visibility for those on the road. (Sakib Ali / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 19, 2017 07:01 PM IST

Dasna, in the news recently for the release of the Talwars (Aarushi murder case), was engulfed in dense fog that resulted in very low visibility for those on the road. (Sakib Ali / HT Photo)

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At the picturesque Lodhi Gardens in New Delhi, people seemed to care less if it was fog or smog, continuing with their morning routine. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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At the picturesque Lodhi Gardens in New Delhi, people seemed to care less if it was fog or smog, continuing with their morning routine. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

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Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilde were accorded a ceremonial reception at New Delhi’s Rashtrapati Bhavan, with smog adding to the official welcome. (Sonu Mehta / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilde were accorded a ceremonial reception at New Delhi’s Rashtrapati Bhavan, with smog adding to the official welcome. (Sonu Mehta / HT Photo)

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