Indira Gandhi International Airport has issued an advisory for passengers to contact the airlines as Delhi airport implements low visibility procedures. “Low visibility procedures are in progress at Delhi Airport. All flight operations are presently normal. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information”, Delhi Airport said in a post on X.

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Delhi’s air pollution continues to deteriorate, with over 14 areas in the capital registering an Air Quality Index (AQI) above 400 on Sunday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), several areas that were once labeled as “very poor” now fall under the “severe” category.

Delhi’s AQI among the worst in the country

On Sunday morning, Delhi woke up to a dense blanket of smog, as air quality levels plummeted to “severe” levels, causing widespread visibility issues and health concerns. The thick haze, caused by a mix of local pollution and the seasonal crop burning in neighboring states, dominated the city’s skyline, highlighting the ongoing air pollution crisis.

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According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 428 at 8 am, placing it in the “severe” category. Visuals from New Delhi Railway Station show the area engulfed in smog, while drone footage from AIIMS at 7:10 am reveals high-rise buildings obscured by haze, severely limiting visibility. At 7:30 am, drone images from Mayur Vihar also depict the area shrouded in thick smog, with pollution levels remaining dangerously elevated. Patparganj recorded an AQI of 439, also classified as “severe” by the CPCB.