New Delhi : Several flights were cancelled and trains ran hours behind schedule as dense fog blanketed Delhi on Monday morning, reducing visibility to near zero and slowing early-morning traffic across the city. The weather compounded an already grim air quality situation. Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) slipped into the “Severe Plus” category, breaching the 456 mark.
Similar scenes were witnessed in Dwarka, where the AQI stood at 469, falling in the ‘Severe’ category. An AQI reading of 51–100 is classified as ‘satisfactory’, 101–200 as ‘moderate’, 201–300 as ‘poor’, 301–400 as ‘very poor’, 401–450 as ‘severe’, and 451–500 as ‘severe plus’. Videos shared on social media showed dense fog blanketing large parts of Delhi-NCR, reducing visibility to near zero and making driving conditions extremely hazardous.
Poor visibility due to dense fog in Delhi this morning has impacted flight operations for all airlines. We are closely monitoring conditions and will resume operations as soon as it is safe to do so. In the interest of safety, and to avoid prolonged uncertainty for our guests, some flights have been cancelled, Air India said in an official statement. Due to dense fog in Delhi this morning, visibility has reduced drastically, impacting flight operations.
We understand how inconvenient this can be, especially when travel plans are important. Please be assured that our teams across airports are working continuously to manage operations as smoothly as possible, and keep you informed as the situation evolves,” it said. In view of the deteriorating weather conditions, Delhi Airport issued an advisory informing passengers of possible delays in flight operations.
Low visibility and fog over Delhi will impact flight schedules. We’re keeping a close watch on the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be, safely and smoothly. We request you to stay updated on your flight status via our website or app. Be assured, our teams are here to assist you at every step and ensure support. Here’s hoping dearer skies help us serve you better soon and thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time,” the airline said.
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