Nearly 200 flights delayed as thick fog descends over Delhi
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Weather department issues orange alert for Delhi, the second highest warning level, forecasting dense to very dense fog. About 200 flights were delayed and train services disrupted as Delhi woke up to thick fog engulfing the capital on Wednesday. The flight departures were delayed for an average of 60 minutes at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, according to FlightRader24. Visibility at the airport was between 0 to 100m, the weather office said.
India's weather department had issued an orange alert for Delhi, the second highest warning level, forecasting dense to very dense fog in many areas. Some aircraft departures from Delhi were delayed but there have been no reports of flights being cancelled in the capital.
The Delhi airport on X warned that flights lacking the CAT III navigation, which enables landing despite low visibility, would face difficulties. Delhi's main airport handles about 1,400 flights every day. "Due to inclement weather conditions in Delhi, multiple flights have been impacted. We are working closely with our stakeholders to assist passengers and minimize any inconvenience caused," the airport authorities said in its latest update.
Air India, Indigo, SpiceJet and other airlines have issued advisories over the fog affecting departures and arrivals. "Poor visibility due to dense fog and airport congestion may affect flight operations in Delhi and some other cities today," Air India said in a statement.
