100 flights delayed, trains running late in Delhi as dense fog reduces visibility to zero

More than 100 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport on Friday morning due to bad weather conditions.

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The national capital witnessed dense fog resulting in low visibility. The official said over 100 flights have been delayed but there are no diversions so far.

"While landing and takeoffs continue at Delhi Airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information. Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted," Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said in a post on X at 6.35 am.

CAT III facility allows aircraft to operate in low visibility conditions. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), operated by DIAL, handles around 1,300 flight movements daily.

Airlines urged travellers to check flight schedules while planning their journey, while also warning that flights might be cancelled if the visibility remains poor.

Trains departing from and arriving in Delhi are also running late, while some route are being operated with changed timings.

At least 24 trains departing from Delhi were delayed due to weather-related conditions. Among the affected trains, the Ayodhya Express was delayed by four hours, the Gorakhdham Express was running more than two hours late, and the Bihar Kranti Express and the Shram Shakti Express were delayed by over three hours.