New Delhi:

Flight operations at Delhi airport have been affected right this moment as dense fog introduced down visibility in some elements of the nationwide capital to zero. Passengers have been suggested to contact their respective airways for updates on their flights

The mercury dipped to 9.4 levels Celsius, as reported by the India Meteorological Division (IMD) in Delhi. The visibility in varied elements of the capital plummeted to a mere 125 meters, inflicting widespread disruptions to day by day life. The Nationwide Capital Area (NCR) additionally bore the brunt of the thick fog, leading to low visibility throughout most areas.

Fog (Visibility in m) reported at 0830 hours IST right this moment, the twenty fifth December over Airports
Delhi-Palam 00m
Amritsar-00m
Agra-00m
Gwalior-00m
Prayagraj-00m
Jaisalmer-00m
Delhi-Safdarjung-200m
Barapani/Shillong-300m @moesgoi@ndmaindia@DDNewslive@airnewsalerts

— India Meteorological Division (@Indiametdept) December 25, 2023

Because the chilling chilly tightens its grip on the nationwide capital, residents sought refuge in evening shelters throughout varied elements of town. Related scenes unfolded in different areas, with locals gathering close to fires within the Lodhi Highway space to hunt solace from the biting chilly.

Visuals captured from key areas akin to Lodhi Highway, Munirka, RK Puram, and Ring Highway close to AIIMS revealed a dense layer of fog enveloping the environment.

The air high quality within the nationwide capital remained within the ‘very poor’ class on Monday. Based on knowledge from the Central Air pollution Management Board (CPCB), the Air High quality Index (AQI) hovered round 400.

Flight operations have been additionally affected in southern India as properly with Vistara saying the diversion of two of its flights. 

Flight UK897, initially scheduled to journey from Bangalore to Hyderabad, has been redirected again to Bangalore as a consequence of hostile climate situations at Hyderabad airport. Equally, Flight UK873, which departed from Mumbai en path to Hyderabad, has additionally encountered unfavorable climate situations.