Many parts of Delhi are under the grip of dense fog. Due to dense fog, low visibility procedures had to be implemented at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. However, there is not much fog right now, due to which flights are flying on schedule. The Indian Meteorological Department on Thursday reported the minimum temperature in Delhi to be 7 degrees Celsius, and also predicted dense fog.
The overall air quality index in Delhi remained in the ‘very poor’ category. The Meteorological Department has predicted that there is a possibility of dense fog in Delhi during late night and morning hours on 26 and 28 December. It is also predicted to be partly cloudy and very light rain in the evening or night. The surface wind speed in the morning is likely to be less than 4 km/hr, which is likely to come from the north-east direction. Mist and moderate fog is likely to prevail over most areas, while dense fog is likely at some places during the morning hours.
Low visibility procedures at Delhi airport
Low visibility procedures were implemented at the Delhi airport on Thursday morning, but all flights are operating as scheduled, according to an official advisory issued on Thursday. In a post on social media platform X, Delhi Airport said, “Low visibility procedures are in progress at Delhi Airport. All flight operations are currently normal.” Authorities have advised passengers to keep in touch with their respective airlines for updates on flights. “Passengers are requested to contact the respective airlines for updated information regarding flights,” the post said.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI was recorded at 372 at 8 am on Thursday. Delhi’s AQI was 360 on Wednesday. Some areas of the city also recorded ‘very poor’ air quality, with the AQI recorded at 372 in Anand Vihar, 362 in Ashok Vihar and 376 in Bawana. For reference, an AQI between 301 and 400 is categorized as ‘very poor’, while levels between 401 and 500 are considered ‘severe’.
