Flights were disrupted in the National Capital Region and northern India on Monday because of dense smog.
The air quality in Delhi was in the “severe” category with 22 of the city’s 37 active monitoring stations recording Air Quality Index readings above 400, according to data from the Sameer application at 8.05 am.
The national capital’s average AQI stood at 402, showed the application, which provides hourly updates from the Central Pollution Control Board.
Low visibility disrupts flights
At 9 am, the Delhi airport said that “dense fog” may cause delays and cancellations and urged passengers to check their flight status with their airline.
On Monday, an Air India Express flight from Goa to Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad, ANI reported.
IndiGo said that foggy conditions were hampering operations in Delhi and several airports in northern India. “If reduced visibility conditions persist, flight departures and arrivals may be impacted as the day progresses,” it said.
The airline said that the dense fog in Jammu had also impacted flights operating to and from the city. “As conditions evolve, some services may experience delays, and a few may need to be cancelled depending on clearance and operational feasibility,” IndiGo said.
‘Severe’ AQI in NCR
On Monday, the cities adjoining the capital also reported hazardous air quality levels. While Noida recorded an AQI of 416 and Greater Noida…
Source: Flights disrupted amid dense smog in Delhi, northern India
