Overview
- Visibility around Chennai Airport fell to about 300 metres between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., then improved to roughly 800 metres by 9 a.m., according to the Regional Meteorological Centre.
- Light, variable winds, very high humidity and a shallow mixing layer kept fog and Bhogi smoke suspended, prolonging low visibility, the Aerodrome Meteorological Office said.
- Airlines executed targeted cancellations and delays after advance rescheduling of early-morning services, and the airport warned that smog could cause further operational changes.
- The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board reported moderate air quality in 11 of 15 Greater Chennai zones and poor in four, following night patrols and awareness drives urging smokeless celebrations.
- Residents in several areas described milder bonfire smoke than in previous years, while forecasters cautioned that foggy conditions could persist for a short spell before drier weather returns.