Dense Fog Disrupts Flights in Delhi, Over 100 Services Affected as Government Issues Advisory
Dense fog and low visibility conditions disrupted flight operations across Delhi and parts of northern India on Tuesday, forcing the cancellation, diversion, and delay of over 250 flights. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) issued a passenger advisory and directed airlines to strictly follow facilitation norms to minimise inconvenience. According to officials, visibility dropped sharply […]
Delhi AQI Crosses 400 as Dense Fog Disrupts Flights Across Northern India
Delhi woke up to hazardous air conditions on Monday as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the 400 mark, slipping into the “severe” category. A thick blanket of fog and smog reduced visibility across the capital and large parts of northern India, disrupting flight operations and prompting advisories from the government, airports, and airlines. […]
Delhi air pollution worsens as AQI stays ‘very poor’; seven areas enter ‘severe’ zone, Narela worst at 418
Delhi woke up to another day of hazardous air on Monday as pollution levels remained firmly in the ‘very poor’ category, while seven areas of the city slipped into the ‘severe’ zone, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 366 on Monday morning. […]
Delhi Air Quality Worsens to ‘Severe’; Construction Banned, Schools Shift to Hybrid Mode
Delhi’s air quality plunged into the ‘severe’ category on Tuesday, prompting authorities to implement emergency pollution-control measures across the National Capital Region (NCR). The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has ordered an immediate ban on construction and demolition activities in the entire region, while schools up to Class 5 will shift to hybrid learning. […]