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2mo ago

Dense Fog and Toxic Smog Snarl Delhi Travel as IGI Runs CAT III Operations

Airlines issued advisories with flexible rebooking for fog‑hit passengers.

While all flight operations are currently normal, passengers are requested to contact their concerned airline for their updated flight information, DIAL said.
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Dense fog disrupts air travel in parts of north India, Indigo issues advisory
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Overview

  • IMD flagged a dense-fog emergency and CPCB readings put Delhi’s air quality in the ‘severe’ range around 403, with several stations exceeding 440.
  • Delhi’s IGI Airport operated under CAT III low‑visibility procedures, with runway visibility dropping to roughly 50–150 metres and passengers urged to check live status.
  • Officials reported large-scale disruption at IGI with about 128 cancellations, eight diversions and more than 200 delays, though counts varied across updates during the morning.
  • Rail traffic across northern India slowed sharply, with officials citing over four dozen late trains and individual delays stretching to five to nine hours on key services.
  • IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet warned of delays or cancellations and offered assistance, with Air India highlighting ‘FogCare’ options; at least one inbound was diverted to Ahmedabad due to congestion and poor visibility.