Delhi Dense Fog Travel Advisory : If you're planning to fly out of Delhi today, you might want to check your flight status first. The city is covered in thick fog once again, and both IndiGo and Air India have warned passengers that some flights could be cancelled.
Delhi has been freezing over the past few days, and it looks like the cold isn't going away anytime soon. The weather office (IMD) says temperatures are expected to drop even more. They've also put out an orange alert for today because of the heavy fog.
Delhi NCR Flight Disruptions Due to Fog: Key Highlights
- IndiGo and Air India cancel multiple flights due to poor morning visibility
- IMD orange alert issued for dense fog; temperatures between 8-10°C at night and 16-18°C during the day
- Delhi airport visibility and flight delays create travel chaos. Check your flight status before leaving home
- Air quality hits 'very poor' at AQI 311 as fog traps pollutants near the ground
- Cold wave alert from January 2-5; Wednesday was Delhi's coldest day since 2019 at 14.2°C
IndiGo Flight Cancellations Delhi Fog
Thick fog in Delhi is making life difficult for travellers again. IndiGo decided to cancel some of their early morning flights ahead of time to save passengers from long waits at the airport.
"Early-morning fog is expected to affect visibility across #Delhi. A few flights scheduled for tomorrow have been cancelled in advance to help reduce waiting time at the airport," the airline posted on X.
Air India Fog Advisory Delhi Flights
Air India has also put out a warning for passengers. The airline said that the heavy fog and low visibility in Delhi and nearby northern areas could mess up their flight timings. What's worse? Any delays or cancellations in the morning could create a domino effect, affecting flights throughout the entire day.
The good news is that Air India fog advisory Delhi flights includes their FogCare program. "Passengers booked on select flights during the fog window will continue to receive advance alerts under our FogCare initiative, with the option to change flights without additional payment or seek a full refund without penalty," the airline assured travellers.
Delhi Weather Orange Alert IMD
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Delhi as thick fog covers the city. Expect cloudy skies with dense fog during the morning hours. Temperatures will range between 8-10 degrees at night and 16-18 degrees during the day. Gurugram and Noida face similar conditions.
Wednesday marked Delhi's coldest day since 2019, hitting just 14.2 degrees Celsius. The Delhi Weather Orange Alert IMD warns temperatures will keep dropping. Time to grab those heavy woolens!
Delhi Airport Visibility and Flight Delays
The pollution levels in Delhi hit 311 on the Air Quality Index – that's in the 'very poor' zone. The thick fog and cold aren't helping, as pollutants are just sitting near the ground with nowhere to go.
Temperature readings across the city showed the mercury hovering between 8-9 degrees Celsius in the morning. Safdarjung recorded 9.1 degrees, while areas like Ayanagar saw even colder conditions at 8.1 degrees.
The weather department is warning about a cold wave hitting parts of Delhi between January 2-5. With Delhi NCR flight disruptions due to fog expected to continue, and temperatures barely reaching 18 degrees during the day, it's going to be a rough few days ahead!
