Delhi AQI Crosses 400 as Dense Fog Disrupts Flights Across Northern India

Aircraft remain parked at Indira Gandhi International Airport as dense fog and hazardous air quality disrupt flight operations across Delhi and parts of northern India. (PC: R.V. Moorthy)

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. […]

‘Safety Is Our Top Priority’: Aviation Ministry Issues Heavy Fog Alert in North India, Flyers Asked to Stay Vigilant

Aircraft operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport disrupted amid dense fog and severe air pollution in Delhi, as aviation authorities issue travel advisories across northern India. (PC: TOI)

Dense fog and worsening air quality across northern India disrupted flight operations on Monday, prompting the civil aviation ministry and airlines to issue advisories urging passengers to check flight status before heading to airports. New Delhi witnessed widespread flight disruptions on Monday as dense fog and poor visibility enveloped large parts of northern India, prompting […]

Cold Wave Intensifies Across North India; Delhi Sees Slight Breather in Air Quality

Dense fog and dipping temperatures grip Delhi as a cold wave spreads across northern India, even as the city records a slight improvement in air quality. (PC: PTI)

Winter tightened its hold over north India on Tuesday as temperatures dipped sharply across multiple states, even as Delhi recorded a marginal improvement in its air quality after days of “very poor” conditions. The national capital woke up to fog-laden skies and a biting chill. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a stronger cold […]