Dense fog covers Delhi-NCR; over 160 flights impacted, train ops hit
New Delhi/IBNS: Over 160 flights have been impacted as thick fog continued to cover parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) on Sunday morning, resulting in reduced visibility for the third straight day.
According to reports, the operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) were hit severely, with more than 155 delays reported for aircraft not equipped with advanced CAT III navigation systems.
At least eight flights were cancelled on Sunday morning as the 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.
However, it cautioned that non-CAT III-compliant flights might face delays.
Update issued at 06:55 hours.
— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) January 5, 2025
Kind attention to all flyers!#Fog #FogAlert #DelhiAirport pic.twitter.com/g67ls6Eweg
Meanwhile, 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.
#WATCH | Delhi: As cold waves grip the national capital, several trains running late at New Delhi railway station due to fog
— ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2025
(Visuals from New Delhi Railway station) pic.twitter.com/eGD8SnaIsC
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for dense fog during the morning hours, warning of reduced visibility across the city.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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