Parts of Delhi-NCR woke up to dense fog on Tuesday, as coldwave conditions continued to sweep north Indian states. On Monday, the meteorological department had issued a warning for dense fog in Delhi today. The weather department had also issued a yellow alert for the day. 

Further, the mainly clear sky was on the forecast for Tuesday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures likely to settle around 18 and 7 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Several flights were delayed as dense fog reduced visibility in the national capital.

The maximum temperature on Monday was recorded at 17.6 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average. The minimum temperature was recorded at 6.1 degrees Celsius as against 4.8 degrees Celsius the previous day, the weather office said.

(With inputs from agencies)