Low Visibility Alert: Delhi and the Nationwide Capital Area (NCR) woke as much as dense fog on Monday, leading to low visibility throughout the area. The India Meteorological Division (IMD) forecast “very dense fog” in the course of the morning hours and issued an orange alert for the nationwide capital. In the meantime, a chilly wave gripping the nationwide capital disrupted practice and flight operations. 

For Tuesday, the climate division has predicted “dense fog” within the morning and issued a yellow alert, in keeping with the newest information from the company.

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Flight Operations Affected Due To Dense Fog 

In accordance with ANI, a number of flights are delayed at Indira Gandhi Worldwide (IGI) Airport as a result of fog circumstances.

The Delhi Airport, in a put up on the social media platform X early within the morning, said, “Flight operations are at the moment being carried out beneath CAT III circumstances as a result of dense fog, which can result in delays or cancellations.”

Passenger Advisory issued at 06:00 hours.

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IndiGo, on its official X deal with, issued a number of journey advisories from numerous cities. 

“Early-morning fog is predicted to have an effect on visibility throughout #Delhi, #Amritsar, and #Chandigarh. Throughout these hours, visibility can scale back all of the sudden, impacting flight operations,” the airline stated in a put up. 

“#Delhi and #Hindon (Airport) proceed to stay wrapped in chilly winter air and lingering fog this morning. The fluctuating visibility has led to modifications in flight schedules, and operations could also be slower than standard as circumstances evolve. Our groups on-ground are prioritising security and compliance with visibility necessities,” one other put up learn. 

“Dense fog in #Jammu continues to have an effect on visibility, impacting flights working to and from #Jammu. As circumstances evolve, some companies could expertise delays, and some could have to be cancelled relying on clearance and operational feasibility,” IndiGo stated in a put up. 

Earlier, Air India, in a put up on X, issued an advisory for travellers and wrote, “Climate forecast for tomorrow morning signifies dense fog with low visibility in elements of northern India, together with Delhi, which is prone to impression flight operations.”

Whereas flight operations within the nationwide and different areas had been affected, some trains had been additionally reportedly delayed at New Delhi Railway Station as a result of prevailing circumstances.

Delhi AQI As we speak 

Central Air pollution Management Board (CPCB) information confirmed that the Air High quality Index (AQI) within the Anand Vihar space is at ‘459’, categorised as ‘extreme’ class.

(with ANI inputs)