Delhi
Dense fog has recently enveloped Delhi and parts of North India, leading to significant disruptions in daily life. On Friday, January 3, 2025, thick smog in New Delhi raised concerns about potential flight disruptions due to reduced visibility. Although no diversions or cancellations were reported at that time, authorities warned that flights lacking appropriate landing equipment might face challenges. Major airlines, including IndiGo and SpiceJet, issued weather delay warnings. Additionally, train services in New Delhi experienced delays, and the city's air quality was rated "very poor," with an index score of 351, significantly above the "good" range of zero to 50.
The following day, Saturday, January 4, 2025, dense fog continued to affect parts of North India, including Delhi, reducing visibility to zero in many areas. This severe weather condition caused significant disruptions at the Delhi airport, affecting both flight operations and road traffic. Commuters faced challenges due to the low visibility, emphasizing the impact of extreme weather conditions on daily activities.
Such foggy conditions are common in Delhi during the winter months, often leading to travel disruptions and health advisories. Residents are advised to stay updated on weather forecasts and exercise caution during periods of low visibility.
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Dense fog paralyses Delhi-NCR, disruptions ripple across North India
<p><strong>NEW DELHI</strong>: North India came to a standstill on Saturday, as intense cold waves and dense fog blanketed the region, causing widespread disruptions. Delhi, the nation’s Capital, experienced near-zero visibility, posing significant challenges for commuters and transport systems. The situation was the same in the NCR with Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh and Gurugram and Faridabad and adjoining areas in Haryana experiencing very low visibility.</p>
Dense fog disrupts flights, trains across North India
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Deccan Chronicle
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ET Online
Dense fog blankets Delhi amid cold wave, flight and train services disrupted | Delhi News - Times of India
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TOI City Desk
2 dead in accident in Haryana, 520 flights hit in Delhi amid fog in North India
A dense fog amid a cold wave disrupted flights, trains, and road traffic across North India, delaying over 520 flights, cancelling 60 at Delhi Airport, and causing widespread inconvenience.
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