Dense Fog in Delhi-NCR: Flights Severely Disrupted

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Dense fog and severe cold disrupted life in Delhi-NCR and North India.
2. Zero visibility at IGI Airport caused widespread flight cancellations and delays.
3. Delhi’s AQI reached 409, indicating severe air quality levels.
4. Train services were disrupted, with some delayed by 7-8 hours.
5. IMD issued an orange alert due to dense fog and biting cold.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Impact on Daily Life in Delhi-NCR
On Friday, dense fog and biting cold crippled Delhi-NCR and parts of North India. Visibility dropped to zero in many areas, causing significant disruptions to air, rail, and road transportation.

Airport Operations Hampered
At Delhi’s IGI Airport, over 90 departing flights faced delays, while three were canceled. Arrival operations were similarly affected, with 35 delays and one cancellation. Only flights equipped with CAT III technology managed to operate under low visibility conditions.

Severe Air Quality Levels
The AQI in Delhi climbed to a hazardous 409, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. This marks a steep rise from the AQI of 299 recorded the previous day. Stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan were reinstated to address the worsening air pollution.

Cold Wave Intensifies Across North India
Temperatures in Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Jammu & Kashmir hovered near or below freezing. The IMD issued a yellow warning for dense fog and cold wave conditions across various states, urging caution for travelers.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

1. Delhi’s AQI reaches a hazardous level of 409.
2. Dense fog disrupts flights and trains in North India.
3. IMD issues orange alert, warning of difficult travel conditions.
4. Severe cold grips North India, worsening the situation.

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