Toxic air chokes Delhi smog and dense fog lead to flight cancellations
Toxic air chokes Delhi; smog and dense fog lead to flight cancellations
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alt="An early morning jogger and India Gate, a national war memorial, shrouded in a haze caused in part by air pollution in New Delhi, Nov. 24, 2025. India is rising as an economic and technological world power, but air pollution is turning its capital into a lethal gas chamber. (Anindito Mukherjee/The New York Times)"/>The Air Quality Index stood at 457 at 6am local time on Dec 15.
PHOTO: ANINDITO MUKHERJEE/NYTIMES
IndiaNEW DELHI – A thick layer of smog and dense fog covered Delhi NCR on the morning of Dec 15, pushing air quality into the ‘severe’ range and affecting flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Several flights were delayed after visibility dropped sharply due to the fog. This was the first major spell of winter fog in the national capital this season, according to news agency IANS.
The Air Quality Index, or AQI, stood at 457 at 6am (8.30am Singapore time),data from the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi showed.
Visibility fell in many parts of the region, slowing early morning travel.
Dense fog over the city reduced visibility at Palam airport in the early hours, leading airlines to issue travel advisories, UNI reported.
As per details available, 40 flights were cancelled while four others were diverted. A large number of flights were also delayed in their arrivals and departures.
Visibility fell to 100m at around 4.30 am and may drop further to 50m. Light westerly winds of 5 to 7 kph were reported. The poor visibility affected flights.
“Due to dense fog, flight operations may experience disruptions. We are working closely with all stakeholders to minimise inconvenience to passengers. For the latest
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