Delhi-NCR continues to face a severe cold wave with dense fog and hazardous air quality, as AQI levels cross severe thresholds across the region. The IMD has issued a yellow alert while flight operations remain affected by low visibility.
Dense fog disrupted flight operations across India, severely impacting Delhi airport under CAT III conditions. Multiple flights were delayed, cancelled or diverted as airlines and airport authorities issued advisories, deployed assistance teams and warned of cascading disruptions during the peak fog season
The Airport Authority of India warned of flight delays and operational changes as dense fog reduced visibility across north India. IMD issued orange alerts, while airlines advised passengers to check flight updates amid worsening weather and air pollution conditions
Dense fog disrupted flight operations at Delhi’s IGI Airport, delaying departures and prompting airlines to issue travel advisories, as visibility dropped sharply amid severe air pollution across the National Capital Region.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a moderate to very dense fog warning for many parts of North India, including Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan
Fog in Delhi is likely to affect flight operations from Delhi airport having a cascading effect on flight operations all over the country. Indigo has already put out an alert over the possible delays in its air operations
The IMD reported an extended cold wave and fog in North India, with scientist Soma Sen anticipating minimal temperature change and persisting foggy mornings and cold wave conditions for at least two days.
