Zero visibility at airport affected flights…
On Friday, 10 January 2025, a dense blanket of fog enveloped Delhi and its neighbouring regions.
The fog disrupted flight and train services and significantly slowed road traffic. Visibility dropped to zero in several areas. Additionally, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital deteriorated to the severe category, recording 409.
The IGI Airport in Delhi recorded zero visibility, severely disrupting flight operations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the city due to dense fog.
The weather department warned that the conditions "may affect airports, highways and railway routes and difficult driving conditions with slower journey times".
The Delhi Airport's advisory said, "Due to dense fog, there has been an impact on flight departures. However, flights which are CAT III compliant (capable of low visibility operation) can land and depart from Delhi airport".
According to the air traffic monitoring platform, Flightradar, At IGI Airport, over 90 departure flights were delayed, and three have been cancelled. Among the arrivals, 35 flights were delayed, and one has been cancelled. At Kolkata Airport, 12 flights 6 departing and 6 being delayed.
Similar conditions at several other airports in North India, including Agra, Chandigarh, Ranchi, Lucknow, and Amritsar, among others.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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