Flight Ops Hit At Delhi Airport As Fog Brings Down Visibility To Zero

Flight operations at Delhi airport were affected today as dense fog brought down visibility in some parts of the national capital to zero. Passengers have been advised to contact their respective airlines for updates on their flights

The mercury dipped to 9.4 degrees Celsius, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Delhi. The visibility in various parts of the capital plummeted to a mere 125 meters, causing widespread disruptions to daily life. The National Capital Region (NCR) also bore the brunt of the thick fog, resulting in low visibility across most areas.

Fog (Visibility in m) reported at 0830 hours IST today, the 25th December over Airports
Delhi-Palam 00m
Amritsar-00m
Agra-00m
Gwalior-00m
Prayagraj-00m
Jaisalmer-00m
Delhi-Safdarjung-200m
Barapani/Shillong-300m @moesgoi @ndmaindia @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) December 25, 2023

As the chilling cold tightens its grip on the national capital, residents sought refuge in night shelters across various parts of the city. Similar scenes unfolded in other areas, with locals gathering near fires in the Lodhi Road area to seek solace from the biting cold.

Visuals captured from key locations such as Lodhi Road, Munirka, RK Puram, and Ring Road near AIIMS revealed a dense layer of fog enveloping the surroundings.

The air quality in the national capital remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Monday. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) hovered around 400.

Flight operations were also affected in southern India as well with Vistara announcing the diversion of two of its flights. 

Flight UK897, originally scheduled to travel from Bangalore to Hyderabad, has been redirected back to Bangalore due to adverse weather conditions at Hyderabad airport. Similarly, Flight UK873, which departed from Mumbai en route to Hyderabad, has also encountered unfavorable weather conditions.