
The India Meteorological Department on Monday issued an orange alert for dense to very dense fog conditions in Delhi and its adjoining areas.
An orange alert requires authorities to “be prepared” in view of an extreme weather event.
While a red alert means that the administration is expected to “take action”, a yellow alert means that authorities should “be updated” on the situation.
On Monday, several trains were delayed or cancelled due to the fog in the national capital, India Today reported. The visibility at the Indira Gandhi International Airport dropped to 50 metres.
“Low Visibility Procedures are still in progress at Delhi Airport,” the airport operator said at 9.05 am. “However, there has been no impact on flight operations. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information.”
The weather department on Sunday said that dense to very dense fog conditions are likely to continue in northwestern India for the next two to three days.
Update issued at 09:00 hours.
Kind attention to all flyers!#DelhiAirport #FogAlert pic.twitter.com/w9UUUTN0o3— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) January 13, 2025
On Monday, the daily average air quality index in Delhi stood at 262 at 11.05 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board.
An index value between 0 and 50 indicates “good” air quality, between 51 and 100 indicates “satisfactory” air quality and between 101 and 200 indicates “moderate” air quality.
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