On Saturday, the national capital and its suburbs were shrouded in thick fog and low cloud cover as a result of a day of stormy weather that had not only shattered temperature records for the past six years but also left the city with the best air quality it had seen in recent months.
Delhi woke to dense fog and severe smog, disrupting IGI Airport flights. Airlines issued advisories as visibility plunged, roads slowed, and AQI hit 457, raising serious health concerns.
Delhi airport operator DIAL said that while landings and takeoffs are ongoing, flights not compliant with CAT III standards may be affected.
More than 45 flights were cancelled due to bad weather conditions at Delhi as well as at the destination airports, the official said.
On Thursday, the Delhi Airport issued an official travel advisory to inform passengers about the low visibility procedures in place at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA).
As the pollution levels rise, residents of Delhi are facing increasing difficulties, especially those with pre-existing respiratory issues.
Heavy fog disrupts schedules of 19 Delhi-bound trains as dense fog engulfs New Delhi, impacting operations.
Persistent dense fog and harsh cold conditions continued to disrupt flight and train operations to and from the national capital on Friday morning, creating difficulties for passengers. Nearly two dozen passenger trains arriving in Delhi experienced delays of up to 6 hours or more, while numerous flights were also impacted due to the fog and poor visibility conditions. According to the India Meteorological Department, visibility plummeted to as low as 50 meters around 5:30 am on Friday in isolated areas.
The temperature in Delhi has dipped below 4-degree celsius, and the dense layer of fog has caused abrutption in flights and train operations, causing long delays.
As visbility reduces in the National Capital Region, multiple trains are affected. Almost 26 trains are delayed today due to dense fog in Delhi.