On a foggy Wednesday morning in Delhi-NCR, visibility dropped significantly. At the Indira Gandhi International Airport, operational challenges led to the cancellation of 148 flights, including 70 departures and 78 arrivals, with two flights being diverted. Additionally, the heavy fog impacted train services, causing delays and leaving passengers waiting on platforms across Delhi.
The Air Quality Early Warning System has issued a warning that the air quality for December 31 and January 1 is expected to remain in the 'severe' category.
This situation is attributed to an unfavorable ventilation index and wind speeds lower than 10 kilometers per hour.
Over a Hundred Flights Cancelled
Tuesday proved challenging for flights at IGI Airport. According to sources, a total of 148 flights were canceled, including 70 departures from Delhi and 78 arrivals. Visibility at the airport was recorded at a mere 250 meters at 8:30 AM, while runway visibility ranged between 600 to 1000 meters, causing significant inconveniences to passengers.
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Residents in the NCR struggle amidst thick fog and hazardous air quality. The Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi due to denser fog compared to the previous day. Given the slow wind speed and ventilation index remaining below 6,000 square meters per second, air quality is predicted to remain 'very poor' for the upcoming six days.
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Advisory Issued by IndiGo
In response to the dense fog, IndiGo airline has issued a travel advisory for Wednesday, warning of potential flight delays at airports in Delhi and North India due to low visibility.
Source: aajtak
The airline further cautioned that continued foggy conditions might affect arrivals and departures further. Passengers are advised to check their flight status regularly and arrive at the airport well ahead of time.
