40 flights canceled as dense fog disrupts operations in Delhi
What's the story
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has been severely affected by dense fog, resulting in the cancellation of 40 flights and the diversion of four others. "Due to low visibility, 40 flights have been canceled and four have been diverted," Delhi Airport said. The situation is a result of the first major winter fog spell in North India this season. Several airlines, including IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet, have warned passengers about possible flight disruptions due to these weather conditions.
Flight cancellations
IndiGo cancels 36 flights, Air India grounds 19
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has canceled 36 flights from Delhi due to bad weather. Meanwhile, Air India has grounded 19 flights amid the dense fog and low visibility conditions in Delhi. "Poor visibility due to dense fog in Delhi this morning has impacted flight operations for all airlines. We are closely monitoring conditions and will resume operations as soon as it is safe to do so," the Tata-owned airline said.
Fog alert
Ministry of Civil Aviation issues fog alert
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has also issued a fog alert for North Indian airports. It advised passengers to check the latest flight status with their respective airlines before heading to the airport. The ministry assured that teams and Air Traffic Control (ATC) are working hard to minimize disruptions caused by the weather conditions. "Check flight information on the airport website/app," it advised.
Passenger assistance
Delhi airport assures passengers of continued support
Delhi Airport authorities have assured passengers that operations are still on despite the fog conditions. However, they warned that flights not equipped for CAT III operations may be affected. CAT III operations refer to an advanced aircraft landing system that allows planes to land safely in very low visibility conditions such as dense fog.