A blanket of fog continued to cover parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) this morning, reducing visibility and affecting flight and train operations for the third straight day.
Over 160 flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) were hit, with more than 155 delays reported for aircraft not equipped with advanced CAT III navigation systems. At least eight flights have been cancelled so far, officials said.
General visibility at the airport was zero at 7:30 am.
The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), in an update issued around 7 am, reassured travellers that landings and takeoffs were ongoing, but cautioned that non-CAT III-compliant flights might face delays.
Update issued at 06:55 hours.
Kind attention to all flyers!#Fog #FogAlert #DelhiAirport pic.twitter.com/g67ls6Eweg— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) January 5, 2025
Over 50 trains have been delayed across the national capital by an average of four to six hours due to near-zero visibility. The Railways have urged the passengers to travel only after checking the status of their train.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for dense fog during the morning hours, warning of reduced visibility across the city.
