Delhi grappled with biting cold and dense fog on Wednesday morning, causing significant disruptions in flight and train operations. The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport was particularly affected, with over 170 flights experiencing delays and cancellations.
According to the Delhi Airport Flight Information Display System (FIDS), around 120 flights, including both international and domestic, were delayed by several hours. Additionally, 53 flights were canceled due to fog and operational challenges. The affected flights comprised 21 international departures, 23 international arrivals, 33 domestic departures, and 43 domestic arrivals.
Poor visibility due to fog
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported visibility below 200 meters in various parts of the country, including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, West Rajasthan, and West and East Uttar Pradesh at 5:30 am on Wednesday. Dense fog was observed in isolated areas of Delhi, East Rajasthan, East Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam.
The ongoing adverse weather conditions are likely to continue impacting travel, urging passengers to stay informed about the status of their flights and train schedules as authorities work to manage the situation.
