New Delhi: Adverse weather conditions wreaked havoc at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Friday, causing delays for over 100 flights and leading to the cancellation of a several due to low visibility.
Airlines have urged passengers to stay updated on their flight statuses via the airlines’ websites before commencing their journeys.
IMD warned of a dense fog warning over Haryana, Punjab for the next 4 days in a post on X.
In Uttar Pradesh, IMD predicted dense fog for the next 2 days. The UP State Road Transport Corporation issues guidelines for fog and restricted bus operations in low visibility conditions.
The IMD also warned of possible health impacts on people due to the dense fog in the national capital. “Dense fog contains particulate matter and other pollutants and in case exposed it gets lodged in the lungs, clogging them and decreasing their functional capacity.”