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Over 100 Flights Delayed & 26 Trains Hit In Delhi Due To This
Zero or very poor visibility due to thick formations of fogs that prevailed on many areas in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) on Wednesday affected several trains and more than 100 flights operating in the city. The situation remained extremely foggy and cold at Noida and Ghaziabad during the morning with zero visibility.
The India Meteorological Department predicted that Wednesday may see light rain or drizzle for the national capital. The possibility for minimum temperatures in the city will be at 9 and maximum at 19 degree Celsius. Over 100 flights were also affected at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport in Delhi because of the low visibility, according to the PTI. However, an airport official said that till now there are no reports of any flight has been diverted or cancelled.
Earlier, the Delhi Airport also issued an advisory for its passengers amid the foggy weather. The post on the official X account of the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) read, "While landings 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 added.
Notably, CAT III facility allows flight operations in low visibility conditions.
IndiGo airlines also cautioned its passengers and said, “Low visibility and fog over Delhi may lead to some delays. We are 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,” it added.
Visuals from across Delhi, including from Dhaula Kuan, India Gate, Nirankari Colony and Shankar Vihar, showed the intensity of the dense fog on the roads.
#WATCH | Delhi | A dense layer of fog engulfs the national capital as cold wave intensifies in Northern India.
— ANI (@ANI) January 15, 2025
Visuals from India Gate and surrounding areas pic.twitter.com/X4mpFsSCRt
The IMD also forecasted that shallow fog or smog could take place in the Delhi-NCR region during the evening and night. Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and neighbouring regions are also likely to deteriorate to dense to very dense fog conditions on Wednesday and the following 2-3 days.