New Delhi: Operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) were severely impacted on Friday morning, with more than 400 flights delayed due to dense fog and low visibility, airport authorities confirmed. The thick fog blanket in the national capital reduced visibility to zero in some areas, causing significant disruptions to air travel.
According to an official statement, the adverse weather conditions forced delays for hundreds of flights, although no flights were diverted. The dense fog, coupled with poor visibility, affected the airport’s ability to maintain regular flight schedules. The delays were primarily concentrated in the morning hours, a time when air traffic is typically at its peak.
Passengers faced extended wait times, and airlines were forced to adjust their operations to accommodate the weather conditions. Despite the delays, the airport authority assured that measures were being taken to minimize inconvenience to travelers.
With the fog expected to persist, travelers are advised to stay updated with the latest flight status and check with airlines for possible changes to their schedules. The dense fog in Delhi is also contributing to other weather-related disruptions across the region, including road and rail transport.
As conditions improve, authorities are hopeful that airport operations will return to normal, but travelers are urged to exercise patience amid ongoing weather challenges.
