Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport faced disruptions in its flight operations once again on Monday (January 15) as bad weather, including dense fog and low visibility, persisted. The challenging conditions led to the diversion of five flights during the early morning hours on Monday, adding to the impact witnessed on the previous day.
According to an official statement, four flights were diverted to Jaipur, while one was rerouted to Ahmedabad between 1 am and 5 am today. This follows Sunday’s scenario when 10 flights were diverted, and some even canceled, as the airport grappled with the adverse effects of dense fog and low visibility.
Delhi airport issues advisory
The airport authorities have issued an advisory for travelers, particularly emphasising potential effects on non-CAT III compliant flights during landing and takeoffs. The statement highlights that flights not compliant with CAT III standards may face disruptions, emphasizing the potential impact on landing and takeoff operations.
“Flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected while landing and takeoffs continue at Delhi Airport,” the airport authorities said in a statement on Monday.
Dense fog blinds north India
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported visibility below 200 meters at 5:30 am today in various parts of the country, including Punjab, Delhi, Rajasthan, Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, and Sikkim. Very dense fog was specifically noted in many parts of Punjab, some areas of West Uttar Pradesh, and isolated regions in Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim.
The IMD’s weather forecast anticipates no significant change in minimum temperatures over Northwest India during the next 24 hours. Additionally, dense fog affected certain parts of Haryana, Chandigarh, Jammu division, West Rajasthan, Delhi, West Madhya Pradesh, and East Uttar Pradesh. Moderate fog conditions were reported in isolated sections of Assam and Jharkhand.
