Dense Fog Delays 100+ Flights, 27 Trains in Delhi

A thick layer of fog enveloped Delhi on Friday, severely reducing visibility and leading to significant disruptions in transportation. Over 130 flights were delayed, along with 20 trains, as visibility across the national capital dropped to as low as 200 meters, with some areas experiencing near-zero visibility.

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IndiGo Advises Passengers to Check Flight Status Amid Foggy Conditions

The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), in an update, said the flights that are not CAT III complaint may get impacted. It also advised passengers to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information.

“While landing and take-offs continue at Delhi Airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information. Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted,” it said in a post on X.

IndiGo also issued an advisory saying, “Due to foggy conditions in Delhi, low visibility may lead to changes in flight schedules. We request you to stay updated on your flight status before heading to the airport.”

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27 Trains to Delhi Delayed Due to Dense Fog

Officials said that at least 27 trains heading towards Delhi were delayed.

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, the air quality index (AQI) stood at 294 this morning in the ‘poor’ category.

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 to 100 is ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 is ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 is ‘poor’, 301 to 400 is ‘very poor’, and 401 to 500 is ‘severe’.

Visuals show the national capital covered in fog.

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Delhi’s Air Quality Worsens Post-Diwali, GRAP Stage 4 Reimposed Briefly

Delhi’s AQI touched the ‘severe plus’ category last year post-Diwali, forcing the authorities to impose the fourth and last stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Since then, the capital has been witnessing the imposition and revoking of the Stage 3 and 4 of GRAP.

On Thursday, the government re-imposed Stage 4 of GRAP due to thick smog reducing visibility to zero. Authorities revoked the order the next day after light rain improved air quality, citing its disruptive impact. However, GRAP 3 remains in effect.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a mostly clear sky for Friday with dense fog in the morning.