Dense Fog Hits Delhi-NCR Again: Zero Visibility at Multiple Airports, Flight Delays Likely

01 de fevereiro de 2026

Reportado por IA

Thick fog enveloped Delhi-NCR on February 2, 2026, slashing visibility and forcing Indira Gandhi International Airport into CAT III operations. Airports in Uttar Pradesh (Sarsawa, Agra, Bareilly, Hindon) and Punjab (Bhatinda) reported zero visibility, prompting airline warnings of disruptions amid ongoing winter fog challenges.

Delhi-NCR faced another bout of dense fog on February 2, 2026—a recurring winter issue disrupting air travel and traffic. Visibility plummeted, leading Indira Gandhi International Airport to activate CAT III instrument landing systems for low-visibility operations.

Conditions were dire elsewhere in north India: Sarsawa, Agra, Bareilly, and Hindon airports in Uttar Pradesh, plus Bhatinda in Punjab, logged zero visibility. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) highlighted fog and smog effects, poor air quality, traffic snarls, and advised checking flight statuses.

This follows similar incidents earlier in the season, underscoring persistent challenges for aviation in the region during winter.

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A powerful western disturbance is activating over the Himalayan regions starting today, leading to heavy snowfall in mountainous areas and rainfall in the plains. Delhi-NCR continues to face dense fog and severe air pollution, with AQI levels remaining in the 'severe' category.

sábado, 31 de janeiro de 2026, 10:08h

Dense Fog Hits Delhi-NCR Again: Zero Visibility at Multiple Airports, Flight Delays Likely

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