Flight Operations Normalise at Delhi Airport as Visibility Improves
New Delhi: Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport issued a passenger alert at 7 am on Tuesday stating that flight operations were continuing smoothly following improvement in visibility after the city was earlier shrouded in dense fog.
The airport has assured passengers that ground staff are on hand throughout the terminals to assist passengers and provide necessary support.
Delhi Airport said, “Flight operations continue smoothly as visibility improves at the airport. Ensure that our ground officials are available at the terminals to assist passengers and provide necessary support. Please contact your respective airline for the latest flight schedules.”
Earlier, dense fog in Delhi caused significant disruptions at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, leading to flight delays and cancellations, prompting airlines such as IndiGo and Air India to issue advisories to passengers.
In its travel advisory, IndiGo said it is monitoring the situation closely and making operational adjustments to ensure journeys continue as smoothly as possible.
IndiGo said in a statement, “#Delhi and #Hindon (Airport) remain enveloped in cold winter weather and lingering fog this morning. Fluctuating visibility has led to changes in flight schedules and operations may be slower than normal as conditions change. Our teams on the ground are prioritizing safety and compliance with visibility requirements. Our airport teams are also ready to assist you if you require support while in the terminal. Once the weather improves, operations will gradually stabilize and flights will return to normal. We will depart as planned.” We thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to welcoming you on board soon.”
Meanwhile, the city’s air quality improved slightly on Tuesday morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s AQI was recorded at 388 at 8 am, placing the city in the “very poor” category.
According to the CPCB, “severe” air quality was recorded in several parts of the city, with AQI levels exceeding 400.
Anand Vihar recorded AQI of 451, while Ashok Vihar recorded 433. Some other places in the capital also witnessed the worst pollution levels.
According to CPCB data, areas like Jahangirpuri (451), Chandni Chowk (432), Nehru Nagar (402) and Patparganj (412) showed further deterioration in air quality and the readings fell into the ‘severe’ category.
