Delhi weather: Delhi Airport reports that 40 planes were canceled and four were rerouted.
The Delhi Airport reported on Monday, December 15, that low visibility caused up to 61 flights to be canceled, over 400 flights to be delayed, and five planes to be diverted.
The national capital and its surrounding areas were still covered in a thick layer of pollution on Monday, causing flight services at the Delhi airport to be interrupted. The air quality was classified as "severe."
Flight and train operations were hampered by this decreased visibility.
On Monday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a "orange" signal for heavy smog.
The airport advisory in Delhi
Early on Monday morning, the Delhi Airport issued a warning to travelers due to low visibility.
It was posted on X. "Due to dense fog, flight operations may experience disruptions."
"We are working closely with all stakeholders to minimise inconvenience to passengers," the statement continued.
Additionally, it suggested that travelers get in touch with their respective airlines to find out the most recent flight information. It said, "We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused," on X.
Later, at around 12 p.m., the Delhi airport reported that operations were stabilizing and that runway visibility had improved. It stated that "there might be some impact on flight departures and arrivals."
19 flights are canceled by Air India
Up to 19 flights were canceled by Air India on Monday.
It stated, "All airlines' flight operations have been disrupted by poor visibility caused by dense fog in Delhi this morning. We are keeping a careful eye on the situation and will start up again as soon as it's safe to do so."
"Some flights have been canceled in the interest of safety and to save our guests from experiencing lengthy uncertainty. Air India stated, "We recognize that this may cause inconvenience, and our ground teams across airports are working round the clock to assist and support you."
A list of flights that were canceled at Delhi airport on Monday was also made public by the airline. They were:
AI2767 / 2768
AI1787 / 1872
AI1721 / 1837
AI1701 / 1806
AI1725 / 1860
AI1745 / 1890
AI1797 / 1838
AI1703 / 1884
AI2653 / 2808
AI2469 / 2470
AI866
AI1737 / 1820
AI1719 / 1844
AI1785 / 1851
AI2495 / 2496
AI1715 / 1816
AI3313 / 3314
AI881 / 882
AI2465 / 2880
IndiGo's recommendation
The national airline of India, IndiGo, also sent out a notice alerting travelers of flight delays and cancellations.
Flight operations have been affected by the significant reduction in visibility caused by the heavy fog in Delhi this morning. In order to prioritize safety and reduce lengthy airport wait times, some flights may be proactively canceled throughout the day, according to IndiGo.
"We recognize how inconvenient this can be, especially when travel plans are important," the airline continued. Rest assured that our personnel at all airports are working nonstop to keep things running as smoothly as possible and to keep you updated if things change.
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