More than 400 flights were delayed at the airport in Delhi on Friday morning as low visibility conditions due to dense fog disrupted operations, according to an official.
Visibility conditions dropped to zero in some areas of the national capital due to the thick blanket of fog. As per information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com, 470 flights were delayed at the airport.
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said on X: “DIAL said while landing and takeoffs continue at the airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected.” CAT III facility allows aircraft to operate in low-visibility conditions.
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