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

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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Dense fog has enveloped Delhi-NCR and parts of North India, causing delays to several flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Airlines including IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air India, along with the airport, have advised passengers to check flight status. Delhi's AQI has dipped to 387, nearing the severe category.

Dense fog enveloped Delhi-NCR on Monday, reducing visibility to near zero and severely disrupting air and rail travel. Airlines like IndiGo and Air India warned of flight delays and cancellations, while schools in Noida were closed until January 1. The Air Quality Index reached 403, falling into the severe category.

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Dense fog and cold wave conditions gripped Delhi on Thursday, with visibility at Indira Gandhi International Airport falling to 50 metres. Air quality remained very poor at an AQI of 354, while minimum temperature was 5 degrees Celsius. Flight operations faced disruptions amid the foggy weather.

Delhi remains under a cold wave with dense fog and 'poor' air quality for a second day on January 5, prompting airline warnings for flight delays. The IMD forecasts a 2-3°C drop in minimum temperatures across northwest India over the next four days.

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Delhi and the NCR region marked the 13th consecutive day of hazardous air on November 26, 2025, with the city's AQI recorded between 337 and 373, categorized as very poor to severe. Particulate matter levels dipped slightly but stayed well above WHO limits, amid forecasts of no rain to clear the smog. NCR cities like Noida and Gurugram also reported high pollution indices.

Following Tuesday's announcement, Delhi enforced the entry ban on non-BS-VI private vehicles from outside the city and 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule on December 18, 2025. AQI soared to 356-358 in 'very poor' category amid dense fog slashing visibility to 100m, disrupting flights and trains, though winds may aid dispersion later.

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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.

 

 

 

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