Dense fog blankets Delhi, flight operations affected 

A thick blanket of fog and smoke engulfed the national capital on Monday morning, reducing the visibility and affecting airline operations.

According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city recorded a minimum temperature of 10 degrees Celsius.

The weather department had issued an 'orange' alert for dense smog.

The city’s visibility also reduced to low.

“Visibility over Palam, which was around 50 metres since 6.30 am, improved to about 200 metres in moderate fog by 8.30 am. It is likely to improve further over the next three to four hours, with fog conditions reducing to shallow to moderate,” read a statement from the IMD.

The low visibility affected airline operations. According to flight tracking website FlightRadar24, 110 departures and 37 arrivals were delayed at the Delhi airport.

The Delhi airport issued an advisory for commuters. “Due to dense fog, flight operations may experience disruptions. We are working closely with all stakeholders to minimise inconvenience to passengers. For the latest flight updates, passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines. We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused,” the airport said in a post on X.

Similarly, Air India in a post on X said, “Poor visibility due to dense fog is impacting flight operations in Delhi and parts of Northern India. Please check your flight status before heading to the airport.”