Fog News Today Highlights: 118 flights cancelled, 16 diverted at Delhi airport as dense fog disrupts operations

Fog Forecast Today Live News Updates: North India Weather News, Flight Ops Hit LIVE Updates: Delhi-NCR was enveloped in "very dense" fog on Tuesday morning, reducing visibility at IGI Airport to just 50 metres and hampered flight services.

The Delhi Airport has issued a passenger advisory, stating that flights are operating under Category-III conditions.Delhi-NCR witnessed severely reduced visibility on Monday morning as dense fog brought IGI Airport visibility down to just 50 metres. (Express photo by Abhinav Saha)

Delhi-NCR Fog, Cold Wave LIVE Updates: Delhi-NCR witnessed reduced visibility early morning on Tuesday as a thick blanket of fog engulfed the region. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, dense fog is expected to persist till the next two consecutive days. At IGI Airport, Delhi, the current visibility is 350 metres in moderate fog. Over the past three hours, visibility has improved from 50 metres to 350 metres.

Visibility to improve gradually:From around 8:30 am IST on December 30, visibility is expected to further improve to about 600 metres in shallow fog, with a gradual upward trend. By approximately 1:30 pm IST, it is likely to increase to around 1,200 metres in haze or smoke. However, conditions may deteriorate again from about 9:30 pm IST, when visibility could reduce to nearly 800 metres in shallow fog, as per the IMD. The Delhi Airport has also issued a passenger advisory, with airport authorities announcing that the flight operations are being conducted under category-III conditions. Several trains have also been cancelled or delayed due to the fog.

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Schools closed in Uttar Pradesh: Meanwhile, schools of all Board affiliations across Uttar Pradesh will remain closed till January 1, 2026, due to the extreme cold and fog conditions. UP CM Yogi Adityanath has asked district authorities to ensure that no individual suffers in the ongoing cold wave. Additional funds have been released to operate night shelters, distribute blankets, and, set up bonfires.

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Dec 30, 2025 05:30 PM IST
Fog News Today LIVE Updates: Coldwave conditions grip Jharkhand, Gumla records 2.4 degrees C

Coldwave conditions gripped Jharkhand on Tuesday, with Gumla recording 2.4 degrees Celsius, the IMD said.

The mercury dipped to below 10 degrees Celsius in at least 13 districts, it said.

Khunti recorded 3.7 degrees Celsius, Lohardaga registered 4.6 degrees Celsius, and in Daltonganj, the mercury dipped to 5 degrees Celsius.

"Over the next four to five days, the minimum temperature is likely to rise by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius. Dense fog conditions are likely to prevail in the northern parts of the state, especially in districts that share borders with Bihar," Ranchi meteorological centre's deputy director Abhishek Anand said. State capital Ranchi recorded a low of 5.4 degrees Celsius.

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Dec 30, 2025 02:08 PM IST
Fog News Today LIVE Updates: Dense fog shrouds Delhi; air quality 'very poor'

Dense fog blanketed Delhi early Tuesday, causing visibility to drop sharply in several areas, even as the air quality improved marginally to the ‘very poor' category at 388.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a ‘yellow' alert for the city till 9 am in view of the fog.

According to the weather office, visibility at Safdarjung stood at 100 metres at 7.30 am, which improved to 200 metres by 8.30 am.

At Palam, moderate fog was observed with visibility registered around 300 metres at 8.30 am, it added.

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Dec 30, 2025 12:45 PM IST
Fog News Today LIVE Updates: Near-zero visibility as dense fog blankets Punjab

Dense fog engulfed Moga in Punjab, bringing visibility down to almost zero.
Road traffic slowed significantly as motorists struggled to navigate through poor conditions.

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Dec 30, 2025 11:25 AM IST
Fog News Today LIVE Updates: Dense fog blankets Jammu as cold wave persists

Jammu remained shrouded in a thick layer of fog as intense cold conditions continued across the region.
Low visibility disrupted normal life, with people braving the chill during the morning hours.

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Dec 30, 2025 11:05 AM IST
Fog News Today LIVE Updates: Dense fog disrupts train services in Delhi

Several trains were rescheduled while some were cancelled at New Delhi Railway Station as dense fog continued to affect the region.
Passengers were seen waiting for their trains amid biting cold conditions.

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Dec 30, 2025 10:34 AM IST
Fog News Today LIVE Updates: Fog disrupts Delhi airport ops; 118 flights cancelled, 16 diverted

At least 118 flights were cancelled, 16 flights diverted and 130 services delayed at the Delhi airport on Tuesday as dense fog disrupted operations.

The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), operated by DIAL, handles around 1,300 flights daily.

An official said 60 arrivals and 58 departures were cancelled while 16 flights were diverted at the airport.

Information from flight tracking website Flightradar24.com showed that 130 flights were delayed on Tuesday morning at the airport and the average delay time for departures was around 28 minutes.

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Dec 30, 2025 09:17 AM IST
Fog News Today LIVE Updates: Delhi Airport issues fresh advisory

A passenger advisory was issued by Delhi Airport at 9:00 am today.

It said that the "flight operations are running smoothly as visibility at the airport has improved. Please be assured that our on-ground officials are available across terminals to assist passengers and provide necessary support."

Travellers have been asked to check the official link for real-time winter travel updates.

The airport authorities further said that the flights that are not CAT-III compliant may be affected due to prevailing fog conditions.

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Dec 30, 2025 08:59 AM IST
Fog News Today LIVE Updates: Dense fog disrupts flight operations at Delhi airport

Poor visibility at the runway as dense fog engulfed Delhi-NCR, leading to delays of several flights at IGI Airport.

At 8 am, Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory assuring that on-ground staff across terminals are available to assist travellers.

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Dec 29, 2025 01:15 PM IST
Fog News Today LIVE Updates: IndiGo cancels 80 flights across network on account of bad weather conditions

IndiGo has cancelled 80 flights across its network on Monday due to bad weather, according to its website.

Half of these 80 cancelled flights are from Delhi airport, which earlier issued a passenger advisory stating that flight operations from its facility were being carried out under low visibility conditions.

The flights have also been cancelled to and from other airports such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Cochin, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Dehradun, Indore, Patna and Bhopal, among others, as per the IndiGo website.

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Dec 29, 2025 01:13 PM IST
North India Fog LIVE Updates: Fresh spell of rain, snow likely in Kashmir

Kashmir is bracing for a fresh spell of rain and snow as the valley witnessed warmer- than-usual minimum temperatures on Sunday night, according to Meteorological Department officials.

An official from the department said there is a possibility of moderate snowfall in Kashmir on Tuesday, with the main activity expected in the afternoon.

The weather is likely to remain cloudy on Wednesday and Thursday, with rain or snow expected in the higher reaches, the official added.

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Dec 29, 2025 11:38 AM IST
North India Fog LIVE Updates: Delhi airport sees 128 flight cancellations, 8 diversions due to fog

At least 128 flights were cancelled, eight got diverted, and nearly 200 services were delayed at the Delhi airport due to dense fog on Monday.

An official said 64 departures and 64 arrivals were cancelled, while eight flights got diverted due to dense fog and low visibility conditions at the Delhi airport.

Delhi airport operator DIAL, in a post on X, said runway visibility is improving, but some flight departures and arrivals may be impacted.

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Dec 29, 2025 10:59 AM IST
North India Fog LIVE Updates: Dense fog grips Rajasthan

Thick fog blanketed Dholpur in Rajasthan on Monday morning, sharply reducing visibility on roads.

Vehicular movement slowed as the chill intensified across the region.

Residents were seen huddling around bonfires to stay warm amid harsh winter conditions.

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Dec 29, 2025 10:32 AM IST
North India Fog LIVE Updates: Jammu shivers amid cold wave and fog

Jammu continues to experience a cold wave with persistent fog conditions.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts a minimum temperature of 8°C for the city.

Moderate fog is expected to linger throughout the day.

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Dec 29, 2025 10:30 AM IST
North India Fog LIVE Updates: IndiGo, Air India warn of flight cancellations

The Delhi Airport and major airlines, IndiGo and Air India have warned of possible flight cancellations and delays due to the dense fog conditions prevailing across North, East and Northeast India.

In an advisory on Monday morning, the Delhi airport authority said it had activated CAT-3 procedures for flight operations due to poor visibility.

Aviation regulator, DGCA, has announced 10 December 2025-10 February 2026 as the official fog window this season.

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Dec 29, 2025 10:08 AM IST
North India Fog LIVE Updates: Prayagraj reels under cold wave

A cold wave and dense fog blanketed Prayagraj on Monday morning.

Visibility dropped sharply as the city woke up to harsh winter conditions.

Residents were seen braving the chill during early hours.

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Dec 29, 2025 10:06 AM IST
North India Fog LIVE Updates: Air quality remains in severe category in Delhi

The AQI at Anand Vihar in Delhi stood at 455, which falls in the severe category, as per CPCB.
PM2.5 was recorded as the prominent pollutant.

The reading was taken at 8:00 am on Monday, December 29, 2025. The air quality was 'severe' at 22 stations, 'very poor' at 14 and poor at one station. While Vivek Vihar in East Delhi recorded an AQI of 456, the highest amongst all stations, data for the three remaining stations was not available.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.

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Dec 29, 2025 09:35 AM IST
North India Fog LIVE Updates: Delhi Airport fog advisory

Delhi Airport said flight operations are being conducted under CAT III conditions due to dense fog, which may cause delays or cancellations.

Ground staff are actively assisting passengers to ensure smoother travel.

Travellers have been advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest updates.

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Dec 29, 2025 08:53 AM IST
North India Fog LIVE Updates: More than 30 trains delayed due to fog

Indian Railways has informed about delay in the position of more than 30 trains.

Trains are running late due to lesser visibility and dense fog conditions.

Passengers are advised to check the latest train status before travelling.

Train No. Current Station Delay

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20424 GJUT 32 min

12565 DAR 138 min

12397 DKDE 209 min

12555 DAQ 162 min

15733 KRJ 163 min

12381 SNS 135 min

12275 JLS 125 min

12309 MTI 46 min

14117 KLA 177 min

12559 TDL 25 min

12451 JLS 178 min

12417 SNS 119 min

12367 MTI 93 min

15565 HRS 160 min

12393 SKB 79 min

Dec 29, 2025 08:33 AM IST
North India Fog LIVE Updates: IndiGo issues travel advisory for passengers

IndiGo has informed that the Delhi and Hindon airports remain enveloped in winter fog, leading to fluctuating visibility and changes in flight schedules.

The airline warned that operations may be slower than usual as safety and visibility norms are being prioritised. The airline added that flights will gradually stabilise once weather conditions improve and thanked passengers for their patience.

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Dec 29, 2025 08:26 AM IST
North India Fog LIVE Updates: Dense fog engulfs Delhi on Monday morning

Dense fog engulfed Delhi on Monday morning, drastically reducing visibility across the city.

Visuals from the AIIMS flyover showed vehicles moving slowly through a thick blanket of smog.

Commuters faced delays as the capital reeled under near-zero visibility conditions.

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Dec 29, 2025 08:20 AM IST
North India Fog LIVE Updates: Visibility reduces to just 50 metres in Delhi

As per IMD, the current visibility in Delhi is just 50 metres due to very dense fog and is expected to remain below this level until 6:30 am on the 29th. From 8:30 am, visibility is likely to improve to around 100 metres, rising further to about 400 metres by 9:30 am. It should reach nearly 800 metres by noon and improve beyond 1,000 metres after 1:30 pm.

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