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    Delhi Smog Disrupts Air Travel as Flights Are Cancelled and Delayed

    1 month ago

    A dense blanket of smog caused major disruptions at Delhi’s airport on Monday, leading to the cancellation of 61 flights and delays to more than 400 others as visibility dropped sharply across the National Capital Region (NCR).

    According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board’s Sameer app, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 454 at around 7:05 a.m., placing it firmly in the “severe” category. The pollution level was slightly lower than Sunday’s reading of 461, which marked one of the worst December air quality days on record.

    Airport officials confirmed that at least five incoming flights were diverted due to dense fog and low visibility. The airport operator issued an early morning advisory cautioning passengers that flight schedules could be affected and urged travellers to stay in touch with their respective airlines for real-time updates.

    The poor weather conditions also affected high-profile travel plans. Argentine football star Lionel Messi, who was scheduled to arrive in Delhi for the final leg of his G.O.A.T Tour, reached the capital several hours later than planned after his flight from Mumbai was delayed due to fog.

    Airlines including IndiGo and Air India released travel advisories warning passengers of potential disruptions. IndiGo said low visibility was impacting flight schedules and advised travellers to check their flight status regularly and allow extra time to reach the airport, as road traffic was moving slowly because of the smog. Air India also asked passengers to verify flight details before starting their journey.

    Thick smog was reported across several parts of the city. Official monitoring stations recorded AQI levels close to the upper limit at multiple locations, with readings above 490 in some areas. Visuals circulating on social media showed extremely poor visibility on major roads and flyovers.

     

    Under India’s air quality classification system, AQI values between 401 and 500 are considered “severe” and pose serious health risks. In response to the worsening conditions, the Commission for Air Quality Management implemented Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan over the weekend. The measures include a complete ban on construction and demolition activities, work-from-home directives for half of the workforce in offices, and hybrid learning for schools up to Class 11, excluding Class 10.

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