- Dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR: See apocalyptic pictures
The nation's capital was shrouded in a thick layer of fog on Wednesday as the cold wave that is sweeping ...More
The nation's capital was shrouded in a thick layer of fog on Wednesday as the cold wave that is sweeping through northern India persisted. Delhi residents awoke to a foggy morning as thick fog shrouded the city, resulting in poor visibility and traffic disruptions that delayed commuters. ...Less
- IMD predicts dense foggy conditions for next 5 days
Satellite images showed a thick layer of dense fog extending from Punjab to east Uttar Pradesh across Har ...More
Satellite images showed a thick layer of dense fog extending from Punjab to east Uttar Pradesh across Haryana and Delhi, the IMD said. Visibility dropped to 150-200 metres at the Palam Airport between 3.30 am and 6 am and improved to 350 metres by 7 am, an IMD official said. ...Less
- Dense fog shrouds Delhi, airport visibility drops to zero
Due to the fog cover, the visibility levels in the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport area reduced ...More
Due to the fog cover, the visibility levels in the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport area reduced to zero on Friday morning. The adverse conditions, however, did not have any major impact on flight operations. ...Less
- Delhi Fog Campaign helped in early prediction of fog
The Delhi Fog Campaign Pune helped scientists forecast the zero visibility fog of the morning of January ...More
The Delhi Fog Campaign Pune helped scientists forecast the zero visibility fog of the morning of January 8, about 6 hours in advance with high level of accuracy, reducing problems of at least some flyers. ...Less
- Icy winds leave Delhiites shivering
The record for the highest maximum for January was 32.5 degree Celsius recorded on the 28th of 2004. The ...More
The record for the highest maximum for January was 32.5 degree Celsius recorded on the 28th of 2004. The record minimum is -0.6 degree Celsius recorded on 16th of the month in 1935. ...Less
- Delhi: Dense fog disrupts airport, railways operations. Check trains list and IMD warning
Severe cold and dense fog persisted in North India, including Delhi, on Friday, causing travel disruption ...More
Severe cold and dense fog persisted in North India, including Delhi, on Friday, causing travel disruptions to and from Delhi and inconveniencing passengers. Visibility dropped to as low as 50 meters in some areas, including Delhi, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The adverse weather affected 22 Delhi-bound trains, with delays up to 6-6.30 hours. IMD's fog warning extends till the 23rd of January in various regions. Flights at Delhi Airport may face disruptions for those not CAT III compliant, and passengers are advised to contact their airline for updates. ...Less
- Delhi witnesses dense fog, visibility drops to 50 metres
Delhi on Friday witnessed foggy conditions that reduced visibility in parts of the city in the early hour ...More
Delhi on Friday witnessed foggy conditions that reduced visibility in parts of the city in the early hours of the day. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), visibility dropped to 50 metres at Delhi's Palam area at 5:30 am. ...Less
- Dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR, disrupts train services and daily life
Dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR, disrupting train services with 41 trains delayed. Minimum temperature in De ...More
Dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR, disrupting train services with 41 trains delayed. Minimum temperature in Delhi is 10°C, AQI marked at 'very poor.' Night shelters set up for homeless. Fog impacts parts of North India, including Punjab, Haryana, UP, North Rajasthan. Rainfall expected from January 21 over the Western Himalayan region. ...Less
- Delhi Weather: Over 100 flights, several trains delayed as dense fog covers national capital; temperature drops to 7 degree Celsius
Delhi Weather: A thick layer of dense fog covered Delhi-NCR on Wednesday morning, severely reducing visib ...More
Delhi Weather: A thick layer of dense fog covered Delhi-NCR on Wednesday morning, severely reducing visibility and complicating travel. The IMD warned of dense fog, particularly in isolated areas, with conditions improving by afternoon. Many flights and trains faced delays because of poor visibility. The AQI remained in the 'poor' category, affecting residents' health. ...Less
- Delhi IGI airport issues advisory amid IMD's dense fog warning
The Delhi airport has initiated low visibility procedures due to the forecast of dense fog in northern In ...More
The Delhi airport has initiated low visibility procedures due to the forecast of dense fog in northern India. Flight operations are currently normal, but disruptions are possible. The India Meteorological Department warned of dense fog in several regions of north India, including Delhi. ...Less
- New Delhi fog disrupts air and rail travel
With visibility of just 50 metres (164 ft) in some areas, Delhi Airport took to Twitter to alert passenge ...More
With visibility of just 50 metres (164 ft) in some areas, Delhi Airport took to Twitter to alert passengers that flights not equipped to operate in such conditions "may get affected". ...Less
- Fog & low visibility delay several trains in Delhi, light rains expected
With a severe cold wave gripping the entire north Indian belt, several trains scheduled to depart from Ne ...More
With a severe cold wave gripping the entire north Indian belt, several trains scheduled to depart from New Delhi Railway station were delayed because of dense fog, reports said on Thursday. A generally cloudy sky with light rainfall is expected in the national capital which might bring some respite from the cold wave conditions for a few days, the IMD said ...Less
- Delhi fog disrupts flights, rail traffic
Dense fog continued to keep the capital in its tight clutch for the second day in a row with passengers l ...More
Dense fog continued to keep the capital in its tight clutch for the second day in a row with passengers left stranded as flights and rail traffic were disrupted on Tuesday. ...Less
- Dense fog in parts of Delhi, 47 trains delayed
Delhi experienced dense fog on Saturday morning, reducing visibility and causing delays for 47 trains. Th ...More
Delhi experienced dense fog on Saturday morning, reducing visibility and causing delays for 47 trains. The city's minimum temperature was 10.2 degrees Celsius, slightly above the average. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 18 degrees Celsius. The Air Quality Index stood at 247, classified as 'poor'. ...Less
- Delhi fog: 26 trains delayed due to low visibility
As Delhi continues to grapple with severe foggy conditions, at least 26 trains arrived late in the nation ...More
As Delhi continues to grapple with severe foggy conditions, at least 26 trains arrived late in the national capital on Tuesday morning, according to Indian Railways. An official from the Indian Railways stated, "26 trains are running late in Delhi area due to fog." The dense fog has been causing disruptions in the train schedules, leading to delays in their arrival. ...Less
- Delhi fog: Look at the new rules airports have to follow
Amid fog-related flight disruptions, the civil aviation ministry has asked Delhi, Mumbai and four other m ...More
Amid fog-related flight disruptions, the civil aviation ministry has asked Delhi, Mumbai and four other metro airports to follow a set of new rules. These new rules are aimed at combating fog-related delays and cancellations of flights. ...Less
- Dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR; Why does this happen every year?
As the mercury levels recorded a drop in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), a thick layer of fo ...More
As the mercury levels recorded a drop in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), a thick layer of fog engulfed the national capital and adjoining areas leading to reduced visibility on Monday. Visibility in the region dropped to less than 25m around 6 am. ...Less
- Delhi's coldest January in 13 years: A sneak peek inside
The average maximum temperature in Delhi this month till January 30 stood at 17.7 degrees Celsius, the lo ...More
The average maximum temperature in Delhi this month till January 30 stood at 17.7 degrees Celsius, the lowest in 13 years, according to official data till Tuesday. The average minimum temperature in the national capital during the same period was pegged at 6.2 degrees Celsius, the second lowest in 13 years, the data showed. ...Less
- Delhi's winter woes continue as chill disrupts life, train & flight schedules go haywire
Flight and train schedules have been badly thrown off track by the foggy conditions. That has caused ramp ...More
Flight and train schedules have been badly thrown off track by the foggy conditions. That has caused rampant delays and diversions of flights and trains. Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has been particularly impacted, with passengers remaining stuck for long hours because of flight delays. ...Less
- IMD issues dense fog alert for northwest, parts of adjoining central India for another 3-4 days
As per the IMD data, the minimum temperatures over most parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, and We ...More
As per the IMD data, the minimum temperatures over most parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, and West Uttar Pradesh stand in the range of 6-10 degrees while most parts of Rajasthan, East UP, Madhya Pradesh and some parts of north Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand stands in the range of 11-12 degrees. ...Less
- Fog, cold wave grip Delhi-NCR ahead of new year; train schedules disrupted
Areas including Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, are currently grappling with moderate to dense fog. The ...More
Areas including Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, are currently grappling with moderate to dense fog. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that these foggy conditions will persist until January 4. ...Less
- Delhi witnesses rare fog in hottest month of year, 3rd coldest May morning since 1901
Weather department officials said high moisture content in the air and a significant difference between t ...More
Weather department officials said high moisture content in the air and a significant difference between the daytime and nighttime temperatures create conditions that are favourable for the formation of fog. ...Less
- At 5.3 deg C, Delhi records season's coldest morning
The Safdarjung Observatory, the primary weather station in the national capital, recorded the minimum tem ...More
The Safdarjung Observatory, the primary weather station in the national capital, recorded the minimum temperature at 5.3 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The Palam airport logged the lowest visibility level of 200 metres at 5:30 am. Visibility dropped to 500 metres at the Safdarjung airport at 5:30 am, the IMD said. ...Less
- Urban heat island burns hole in fog over Delhi
Urban heat island refers to the higher temperature seen in a city compared with adjacent rural areas beca ...More
Urban heat island refers to the higher temperature seen in a city compared with adjacent rural areas because of intense concrete development and reduced green cover. Warmer temperatures help fog dissipate. ...Less
- Urban heat island burns hole in fog over Delhi
Urban heat island refers to the higher temperature seen in a city compared with adjacent rural areas beca ...More
Urban heat island refers to the higher temperature seen in a city compared with adjacent rural areas because of intense concrete development and reduced green cover. Warmer temperatures help fog dissipate. ...Less
- Fog shrouds Delhi-NCR; flights, trains and traffic affected
Delhi Airport on Wednesday issued a passenger advisory that read, "While landing and takeoffs continue at ...More
Delhi Airport on Wednesday issued a passenger advisory that read, "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." ...Less
- Measures being put in place to deal with fog impacting flight operations, says Jyotiraditya Scindia
Delhi Fog Alert: "Fog issue is an issue that we encounter 15-20 days every year... this year, there has b ...More
Delhi Fog Alert: "Fog issue is an issue that we encounter 15-20 days every year... this year, there has been unprecedented fog for the last three or four days. We are coordinating with all the airlines to make sure that they have CAT II and CAT III-trained pilots during fog hours, thereby easing congestion," Jyotiraditya Scindia said. ...Less
- Dense fog envelops Delhi, as cold conditions prevail
Dense fog and cold winds affected visibility in Delhi, with temperatures dropping to 10°C. The IMD foreca ...More
Dense fog and cold winds affected visibility in Delhi, with temperatures dropping to 10°C. The IMD forecasts dense fog in regions including Punjab and Haryana and predicts rain on February 3. Delhi's air quality was rated 'very poor' with AQI 340. The government and NGOs are providing shelters and warm clothing to residents amid harsh cold conditions. ...Less
- More than 20 trains delayed in Delhi due to dense fog and cold weather
Dense fog and cold weather conditions continue to hamper train movements to and from the national capital ...More
Dense fog and cold weather conditions continue to hamper train movements to and from the national capital, with two dozen long-distance trains running behind schedule by up to eight hours or more. ...Less
- Govt changes rules to allow flight movements in reduced visibility
Under the new rules put in place, the visibility range has been brought down from 175m to 150m for operat ...More
Under the new rules put in place, the visibility range has been brought down from 175m to 150m for operation of large aircraft and 150m to 125m for smaller planes. ...Less
- Delhi sees shallow to moderate fog; minimum temperature recorded at 6 degrees Celsius
A minimum temperature of 6.1 degrees Celsius, a notch below normal, was recorded in the city. The maximum ...More
A minimum temperature of 6.1 degrees Celsius, a notch below normal, was recorded in the city. The maximum temperature is likely to settle at around 16 degrees Celsius. The national capital's air quality index read 286 at 9 am, improving from 348 at 4 pm on Friday. ...Less
- Thick fog delays 25 trains in Delhi
Thick fog engulfed Delhi early Tuesday, reducing visibility and causing delays for 25 trains. The city ex ...More
Thick fog engulfed Delhi early Tuesday, reducing visibility and causing delays for 25 trains. The city experienced a slight rise in minimum temperature to 10.5 degrees Celsius. The foggy conditions led to visibility as low as 150 metres in some areas. Delhi's Air Quality Index remained in the 'very poor' category with a reading of 303 at 9 am. ...Less
- Delhi see first morning fog, 'severe' pollution continues
Delhi experienced severe air pollution for the third consecutive day, with the AQI reaching 373 due to fo ...More
Delhi experienced severe air pollution for the third consecutive day, with the AQI reaching 373 due to fog and high levels of PM 2.5 and PM 10. The primary source of pollution was vehicular emissions. Experts predict the AQI will remain above 350 until November 10, urging authorities to implement stricter measures to combat stubble burning, transportation emissions, and dust. ...Less
- Several flights, trains delayed as Delhi battles dense fog
Even as flight operations resumed at around 11 a.m., the three-hour delay led to bunching up of flights w ...More
Even as flight operations resumed at around 11 a.m., the three-hour delay led to bunching up of flights which took hours to clear up. ...Less
- Thin layer of fog blankets Delhi; IMD predicts light rain on Sunday
The national capital experienced a thin layer of fog on a Saturday morning with a temperature of 7 degree ...More
The national capital experienced a thin layer of fog on a Saturday morning with a temperature of 7 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The Met Office predicted light rain and thundershowers in the city on Sunday, accompanied by gusty winds. Visibility at Delhi's main weather stations at Safdarjung and Palam was reported at 1500 meters and 800 meters respectively at 8:30 am. ...Less
- Over 1-month long fog from Lahore to Dhaka is now longest spell in records. IMD reveals reasons and forecast
A massive fog layer has persisted over northern India for over a month, making it the longest period of e ...More
A massive fog layer has persisted over northern India for over a month, making it the longest period of extensive fog and low cloud cover in the region since satellite data analysis began in 2014. The current spell has already lasted for around 32 days and is expected to persist for another three to four days. ...Less
- Dense fog shrouds Delhi-NCR, 10 trains delayed due to low visibility
"10 trains are running late on January 30, due to low visibility and other operational reasons," said Chi ...More
"10 trains are running late on January 30, due to low visibility and other operational reasons," said Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Northern Railways. ...Less
- Several flights delayed at Delhi airport due to dense fog
The official said that several flights got delayed by 5-15 minutes due to dense fog. Passengers are reque ...More
The official said that several flights got delayed by 5-15 minutes due to dense fog. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information, any inconvenience is regretted. ...Less
- Delhi Weather: Surprise fog hits flight operations; many diverted. Check for latest updates
Delhi Airport authorities initiated low visibility protocols at around 6:30 am today morning. In the list ...More
Delhi Airport authorities initiated low visibility protocols at around 6:30 am today morning. In the list of flights that were disrupted, there were at least four from Vistara Airlines and this disruption affected both domestic and international flights that were due to land in New Delhi. ...Less
- Fog disrupts flight schedule at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport
According to the Indian Meteorological department, general visibility improved to 200 metres at IGI as co ...More
According to the Indian Meteorological department, general visibility improved to 200 metres at IGI as compared to zero metres the past two days. ...Less
- Rail, road traffic disrupted due to fog in Delhi
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- 300 flights delayed, 8 cancelled due to low visibility at Delhi airport
Hundreds of passengers at several railway stations in north India were also left stranded after multiple ...More
Hundreds of passengers at several railway stations in north India were also left stranded after multiple trains got delayed due to the thick fog Delhi woke up to on Monday. ...Less
- Fog engulfs Delhi, overall air quality remains in 'very poor' category
India Meteorological Department (IMD) in a tweet stated, "Visibility (in meter) recorded 0530 hours IST o ...More
India Meteorological Department (IMD) in a tweet stated, "Visibility (in meter) recorded 0530 hours IST of January 31: Delhi (Palam and Safdarjung)-1000m." ...Less
- Shallow fog in Delhi, min temp 11.8 deg C
The minimum temperature recorded at Safdarjung Observatory here, considered the official reading of the c ...More
The minimum temperature recorded at Safdarjung Observatory here, considered the official reading of the city, was 11.8 degrees Celsius early morning, according to the India Meteorological Department. ...Less
- IMD Satellite imagery shows dense fog blanket over Northern India
The arrival and departure timings of flights and trains were also affected due to the inclement weather c ...More
The arrival and departure timings of flights and trains were also affected due to the inclement weather conditions and fog. Several airlines issued advisory for the passengers warning them of the delay in timings due to the dense fog. "Due to bad weather in Delhi(DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected," airline Spiceject posted on X. ...Less
- Delhi fog: 5 flights diverted from city, 22 trains delayed
Heavy fog engulfed parts of the city with the minimum temperature settling at a notch below normal. Five ...More
Heavy fog engulfed parts of the city with the minimum temperature settling at a notch below normal. Five flights diverted as the captain was not trained to land under CAT conditions. The Agartala-Anand Vihar Terminus Rajdhani Express was delayed by over one hour while the Varanasi-New Delhi Kashi Vishwanath Express was delayed by over three hours. ...Less
- Delhi: Fog hits visibility in morning; mercury settles at 6.8 degrees
Delhi woke up to a foggy morning today as the minimum temperature settled at 6.8 degrees Celsius, a notch ...More
Delhi woke up to a foggy morning today as the minimum temperature settled at 6.8 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average. ...Less
- Dense fog eclipses Delhi Airport: These pics will blow your mind
Low visibility conditions due to thick fog in Delhi has been interrupting flight operations for the last ...More
Low visibility conditions due to thick fog in Delhi has been interrupting flight operations for the last few days. On Monday, 8 flights were diverted and over 100 were delayed due to visibility issues. ...Less
- Over 20 trains to Delhi delayed as fog engulfs north India
Fog disrupts rail movement in Indo-Gangetic plains and as many as 23 trains have been delayed in Delhi. P ...More
Fog disrupts rail movement in Indo-Gangetic plains and as many as 23 trains have been delayed in Delhi. Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha covered by fog and low-level clouds. Delhi's Palam observatory reports zero visibility; Safdarjung Airport limited to 200 meters.IMD predicts dense to very dense fog in northwest India for next five days. ...Less
- Departures out of Delhi airport resume at about 9:30 AM; delays to continue
While departures were halted, arrivals continued at Delhi airport the period saw 10 diversions during the ...More
While departures were halted, arrivals continued at Delhi airport the period saw 10 diversions during the period, primarily, due to pilot be non-compliant in low visibility landing procedures. ...Less
- Dense fog in parts of Delhi, 'cold wave' predicted for two days, says Met Department
According to the IMD, very dense fog is when visibility is between 0 and 50 metres, 51 and 200 is dense, ...More
According to the IMD, very dense fog is when visibility is between 0 and 50 metres, 51 and 200 is dense, 201 and 500 moderate, and 501 and 1,000 shallow. ...Less
- Bad weather hits operations at Delhi airport, many flights delayed
Delhi Airport had issued a fog alert for all passengers. According to the authorities, low visibility pro ...More
Delhi Airport had issued a fog alert for all passengers. According to the authorities, low visibility procedures were in progress at the Delhi Airport. ...Less
- Dense fog affects movement of 62 trains
Fog hit movement of more than 60 trains today leading to cancellation of operations of 31 trains and dela ...More
Fog hit movement of more than 60 trains today leading to cancellation of operations of 31 trains and delaying other trains. ...Less
- Safety tips for driving in fog
Dense fog has engulfed almost all of North India, including Delhi-NCR, with red alerts being issued in a ...More
Dense fog has engulfed almost all of North India, including Delhi-NCR, with red alerts being issued in a number of places. Here are a few expert tips to drive safely through the fog in Delhi. ...Less
- Dense fog engulfs Delhi, flights delayed due to low visibility
Among the flight routes affected by the severe fog were Delhi-San Francisco/Kathmandu, Delhi-Chandigarh-K ...More
Among the flight routes affected by the severe fog were Delhi-San Francisco/Kathmandu, Delhi-Chandigarh-Kullu, Delhi-Jaipur, Delhi-Dharamshala-Chandigarh, Delhi-Shimla- Dharamshala, Delhi-Dehradun. Already reeling under a cold wave since the beginning of the new year, residents in the national capital on Friday woke to a chilly morning with a thick layer of fog. ...Less
- Fog disrupts air, rail services, mercury dips below 5 degrees
Fog enveloped the capital for the second day today, reducing visibility below 50 metres in the morning ho ...More
Fog enveloped the capital for the second day today, reducing visibility below 50 metres in the morning hours and affecting air and rail traffic. ...Less
- Drizzle in Delhi; poor visibility affects train services
The minimum temperature in the city settled at 9.4 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal, a MeT depar ...More
The minimum temperature in the city settled at 9.4 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal, a MeT department official said. ...Less
- Delhi: Dense fog causes visibility woes; flight and train services delayed
The temperature in the national capital dropped to almost seven degrees. The Indian meteorological depart ...More
The temperature in the national capital dropped to almost seven degrees. The Indian meteorological department has issued a warning of 'dense to very dense' fog in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh during 27th-29th December and over isolated pockets of North Rajasthan and north Madhya Pradesh on 27th December. ...Less
- Dense fog jolts flights & rail operations, cold wave closes schools in Delhi
Heavy fog in Delhi on Monday delayed flights, and a cold wave forced authorities to defer school reopenin ...More
Heavy fog in Delhi on Monday delayed flights, and a cold wave forced authorities to defer school reopenings a week, as visibility fell and cars drove with their hazard lights on. Delhi saw cold wave conditions for the fifth consecutive day even as very dense fog lowered visibility to just 25 metres, hitting road, rail and air traffic movement, officials said. ...Less
- Delhi wakes up to dense fog and cold wave, several flights and trains disrupted
Delhi faced significant delays in flights and trains due to dense fog on Saturday morning, with temperatu ...More
Delhi faced significant delays in flights and trains due to dense fog on Saturday morning, with temperatures recorded at 10.2°C at 5:30 am. The air quality remained 'very poor' with an AQI of 385. Night shelters were fully occupied, and nearby North Indian states experienced similar weather, while Shimla recorded its highest-ever January daytime temperature. ...Less
- Flight operations may get affected today due to fog: Delhi Airport issues passenger advisory
Delhi Airport authorities said that while landings and takeoffs continue at the airport, flights that are ...More
Delhi Airport authorities said that while landings and takeoffs continue at the airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may be affected. Hence, passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information. ...Less
- Dense fog grips Delhi, people suffer from health issues
As the cold weather and persistent pollution persist, locals in Delhi are grappling with health problems ...More
As the cold weather and persistent pollution persist, locals in Delhi are grappling with health problems including cough, cold, throat irritation, chest tightness, low oxygen level, burning sensation in the eyes, and high fever. The drop in temperature has led to an increase in chest infections and pneumonia cases, particularly among children and the elderly. ...Less
- Another day of dense fog in Delhi delays trains; over 100 flights affected in the past three days
On Thursday, 22 trains were delayed at the New Delhi Railway Station, leaving many passengers stranded in ...More
On Thursday, 22 trains were delayed at the New Delhi Railway Station, leaving many passengers stranded in the cold. At the Delhi airport, approximately 134 domestic and international flights saw their schedules throw off kilter. 35 international departures and 28 international arrivals were affected, while 43 domestic departures and 28 domestic arrivals experienced delays. ...Less
- Fog disrupts flight, train services in Delhi; AQI improves
Dense fog in Delhi led to disruptions in train and flight services on Saturday morning, with visibility r ...More
Dense fog in Delhi led to disruptions in train and flight services on Saturday morning, with visibility reduced substantially. The air quality improved, leading to the revocation of Stage-III curbs under the GRAP. Homeless people sought refuge in night shelters due to the cold weather. ...Less
- #DelhiWeather trends on Twitter as NCR wakes up to fog in hottest month of year
Delhi experienced heavy rains since the start of the week, leading to low visibility conditions and a min ...More
Delhi experienced heavy rains since the start of the week, leading to low visibility conditions and a minimum temperature of 15.8 degrees Celsius, the lowest in the month in at least 13 years. The all-time low of 15.2 degrees Celsius – since the weather keeping started – was recorded on May 2, 1982. ...Less
- Delhi Airport issues passenger advisory as fog engulfs city
Delhi Airport advised passengers to check flight statuses with airlines due to dense fog causing low visi ...More
Delhi Airport advised passengers to check flight statuses with airlines due to dense fog causing low visibility. The IMD had warned of dense fog on December 26, 27, and 28. Partly cloudy skies and light rain are expected. Many parts of Delhi will experience smog and moderate fog, especially in early mornings and nights. ...Less
- Over 400 flights delayed at Delhi airport due to bad weather; IMD issues Dense Fog alert
Over 400 flights were delayed at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Friday morning due to de ...More
Over 400 flights were delayed at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Friday morning due to dense fog. Visibility dropped to zero in some areas, disrupting operations. Passengers were advised to check updated flight information with their airlines. No flights were diverted, and low visibility procedures were in place at the airport. ...Less
- Delhi IGI airport flight delays turn into 'moye moye' meme fest on social media; Check hilarious ones here
As dense fog descended upon Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), disrupting flight schedule ...More
As dense fog descended upon Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), disrupting flight schedules and causing extensive delays, the online community turned to humour as a coping mechanism. Passengers stranded in the chaos found solace in the world of memes and shared experiences on social media. Amid the flight fiasco, a sense of camaraderie emerged as individuals not only voiced their grievances but also sought connection through laughter. Here's a compilation of some of the best memes that captured the spirit of resilience and camaraderie amidst the challenging circumstances at Delhi's IGI airport. ...Less
- Intense winter chill hits Delhi as IMD predicts rain: Flight and train services disrupted
A severe cold wave has taken hold of New Delhi, with temperatures dropping to 7.7°C and dense fog disrupt ...More
A severe cold wave has taken hold of New Delhi, with temperatures dropping to 7.7°C and dense fog disrupting daily life. The IMD has predicted more rainfall and thunderstorms throughout the city, while nearby areas such as Kanpur and Gwalior are also struggling with similar weather conditions. Commuters in Delhi and surrounding areas face significant disruptions, including delays in flights and trains. Meanwhile, the cold wave continues in Himachal Pradesh, with snow expected in the higher hills. ...Less
- Fog partially affects flight operations at IGI airport
Fog reduced visibility at the IGI airport here partially affecting operations with nine domestic and inte ...More
Fog reduced visibility at the IGI airport here partially affecting operations with nine domestic and international flights diverted to nearby cities. ...Less
- Delhi weather: Orange alert for fog issued as temperature remains low, air quality worsens
Delhi recorded a temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning. The IMD issued an orange warning f ...More
Delhi recorded a temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning. The IMD issued an orange warning for dense fog. A yellow alert was issued for Saturday. The air quality reached the 'severe' category. The AQI was 448 at 2:30 am. It even touched 450 at 11 pm on Wednesday. The maximum temperature was 23 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. ...Less
- Delhi weather: Rain brings temperature down, extreme winter expected at year-end
Delhi had light rain which caused a drop in temperature. Further drops are expected due to fresh snowfall ...More
Delhi had light rain which caused a drop in temperature. Further drops are expected due to fresh snowfall in the Himalayas. Extreme winters are anticipated around December 31. The IMD forecasts fog and light rain in the coming days. Gurugram also recorded a drop in temperature with fog and light rain. ...Less
- Tackle air pollution of a different kind
India's New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport faced chaos due to bad weather, infrastruct ...More
India's New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport faced chaos due to bad weather, infrastructural gaps, and Terminal 2's inability to handle surging passenger numbers. The situation cascaded to other airports, causing frustration among passengers and stress among ground officials and crew. Airlines need to implement a crowd and information management system before the fog season. ...Less
- Delhi shivers in cold wave, dense fog disrupts flight and train operations
The India Meteorological Department reported a minimum temperature of 9.6°C and issued a yellow warning f ...More
The India Meteorological Department reported a minimum temperature of 9.6°C and issued a yellow warning for dense fog in Delhi. The thick fog disrupted air and rail traffic, and poor air quality persisted with an AQI of 274. Travelers faced delays at Delhi's IGI Airport. ...Less
- Government dithers on restricting red beacon use to just 5 VIPs
Nitin Gadkari had favoured restricting red beacon to only constitutional authorities - President, Vice-Pr ...More
Nitin Gadkari had favoured restricting red beacon to only constitutional authorities - President, Vice-President, PM, CJI and LS Speaker. ...Less
- 18 trains from Delhi to various parts of the country run late due dense fog; Check full list here
Due to dense fog conditions, 18 trains from Delhi to various parts of the country are running late on Thu ...More
Due to dense fog conditions, 18 trains from Delhi to various parts of the country are running late on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning for dense fog from December 26 to 28. The forecast includes partly cloudy skies with light rain expected in the evening or night, with smog and moderate fog affecting visibility. ...Less
- Flight delay: Hassled flyers rush out of IndiGo plane, sit & eat on tarmac
The IndiGo plane from Goa to Delhi was diverted to Mumbai as the fog-enveloped Delhi airport saw huge dis ...More
The IndiGo plane from Goa to Delhi was diverted to Mumbai as the fog-enveloped Delhi airport saw huge disruption of flight shedules. The flyers apprently did what they did as they were harried and irked by the long delay caused by the diversion. ...Less
- Met department predicts 100 hours of fog from mid-December
To ease travel experience, Met department is working on a plan to send SMS and email alerts to passengers ...More
To ease travel experience, Met department is working on a plan to send SMS and email alerts to passengers with 18-hour forecasts before flights. ...Less
- Delhi weather: As cold wave grips national capital, AQI remains 'severe'
Delhi's air quality plunges to a 'severe' AQI of 409, dominated by hazardous PM2.5 pollution. Stage IV of ...More
Delhi's air quality plunges to a 'severe' AQI of 409, dominated by hazardous PM2.5 pollution. Stage IV of GRAP remains in effect, restricting construction and truck entry. Light rain is forecasted, offering potential relief but also a risk of increased humidity exacerbating pollution. Temperatures are expected between 8°C and 20°C. ...Less
- Delhi Weather: Over 100 flights and at least 26 trains delayed as dense fog drops visibility to near zero
Delhi Weather: Dense fog caused over 100 flight delays at Delhi Airport. Flights with CAT III technology ...More
Delhi Weather: Dense fog caused over 100 flight delays at Delhi Airport. Flights with CAT III technology were functional. Passengers were advised to allow extra travel time due to traffic delays. The air quality in Delhi worsened, with AQI reaching severe levels. Authorities reinstated Stage 3 anti-pollution measures. The minimum temperature dropped to 4.8°C on Thursday. ...Less
- Delhi Airport hit by severe fog: Over 160 flights delayed, 11 cancelled, IndiGo, SpiceJet issue advisory
Dense fog in Delhi is causing significant disruptions at Indira Gandhi International Airport, leading to ...More
Dense fog in Delhi is causing significant disruptions at Indira Gandhi International Airport, leading to flight delays and diversions. Nine flights were diverted on Monday, and over 160 experienced delays due to poor visibility. Airlines are advising passengers to check their flight status and allow extra travel time. ...Less
- Fleet insurance plans may not cover losses from cancellations
Airlines are discovering that their fleet insurance packages are insufficient to cover them from losses a ...More
Airlines are discovering that their fleet insurance packages are insufficient to cover them from losses arising out of flight cancellations. ...Less