When visibility in Delhi dropped to 350 meters due to fog, the Regional Meteorological Department issued orange and yellow alerts.
According to a report by Hindustan Times, heavy fog in the nation's capital caused major disruptions at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday, resulting in 118 canceled flights, 18 diverted aircraft, and over 200 delayed flights.
Passengers' travel has been severely disrupted by the low visibility, which has affected both arrivals and departures. According to the Hindustan Times, the Delhi airport's thick fog and poor visibility caused eighteen planes to be rerouted.
In an earlier travel alert, IndiGo stated that it is keeping a careful eye on the situation and implementing operational changes to guarantee that travel proceeds as smoothly as possible.
"Delhi and Hindon (Airport) continue to remain wrapped in chilly winter air and lingering fog this morning," IndiGo stated in a statement. Flight schedules have been adjusted due to the varying visibility, and if conditions change, operations may be slower than usual. Safety and adherence to visibility regulations are the top priorities for our staff on the ground. We advise monitoring the status of your flight.
"As weather patterns continue to shift across northern India, fog is expected to develop during the late-night hours and extend into the morning, with periods of reduced visibility across several airports in the," IndiGo wrote in another post.
At 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory, noting that aircraft operations are proceeding as planned as visibility improved after the city was previously covered in thick fog.
Travelers were reassured by the airport that ground personnel are on hand at all terminals to offer assistance and support.
The airport's visibility has improved, so flight operations are going well. Rest assured that our on-site representatives are on hand at all terminals to help travelers and offer whatever assistance they require. Please contact your respective airline for the most recent flight schedules, according to Delhi Airport.
Today's Delhi AQI
The city's air quality did, however, somewhat improve this morning. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reports that the city's AQI was 388 at 8 a.m., falling into the "very poor" category.
The CPCB reports that numerous parts of the city had "severe" air quality, with AQI values higher than 400. Ashok Vihar's AQI was 433, whereas Anand Vihar's was 451.
The worst pollution was also seen in a number of other parts of the capital. According to CPCB data, air quality further declined in places like Jahangirpuri (451), Chandini Chowk (432), Nehru Nagar (402), and Patparganj (412), with readings falling into the "severe" category.
IMD warns of excessive fog
At 6:30 AM, visibility in Delhi was approximately 350 meters, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and portions of Northeast, East, and North India are all under severe to extremely deep fog, according to an IMD fog advisory.
In Haryana, Chandigarh, West Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab, extremely dense fog is predicted to last through the night and morning till December 31, in East Uttar Pradesh until January 1, and in Odisha from December 31 to January 2, 2026.
The worst pollution was also seen in a number of other parts of the capital. Air quality continued to decline in places like Jahangirpuri (451), Chandini Chowk (432), Nehru Nagar (402), and Patparganj (412).
IMD warns of excessive fog
At 6:30 AM, visibility in Delhi was approximately 350 meters, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and portions of Northeast, East, and North India are all under severe to extremely deep fog, according to an IMD fog advisory.
In Haryana, Chandigarh, West Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab, extremely dense fog is predicted to last through the night and morning till December 31, in East Uttar Pradesh until January 1, and in Odisha from December 31 to January 2, 2026.
A yellow notice for moderate to dense morning fog was issued for west, northwest, and north Delhi, while an orange alert was issued for south, central, and northeast Delhi by the Regional Meteorological Department's nowcast. Early morning temps were recorded at 10°C.
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