New Delhi, Jan 1 || Flight operations across several parts of northern and eastern India, including Delhi, were affected on Thursday as dense fog engulfed large swathes of the region, sharply reducing visibility and prompting airlines to issue advisories for passengers.
Low visibility conditions led to disruptions at multiple airports, including those in Delhi, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar and Guwahati, with airlines cautioning travellers to remain alert and check flight updates to avoid inconvenience.
Delhi began the New Year under a thick blanket of fog, pollution and biting cold, as air quality continued to remain in the “very poor” category.
Dense fog combined with low temperatures further tightened its grip on the national capital, worsening already poor environmental conditions.
According to the latest data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 372, indicating persistently high pollution levels across the city.
Air India, early on Thursday, issued an advisory on X warning passengers that low visibility conditions in parts of north India, including Delhi, could disrupt flight operations.