Dense Fog Disrupts Travel in New Delhi, Affects Health

Visibility reduced to 50 meters, impacting flights and trains, while air quality index spikes to 'very poor' levels.

Dense fog in New Delhi has disrupted flight and rail services, affecting at least 30 flights and 14 trains.
The fog has reduced visibility to barely 50 meters in some areas, causing significant travel disruption.
The city's air quality index stood at 376, rated as 'very poor', with the fog containing particulate matter and other pollutants that could impact the health of the city's 20 million residents.
Flights that are not CAT III compliant, a navigation system that enables aircraft to land in low visibility, may be further affected.
Similar weather conditions were reported in other parts of North India, including the states of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.