- Airlines like IndiGo and SpiceJet have tweeted about poor visibility and asked passengers to keep a track of their flight status
- Delhi Airport informed that low visibility procedure are in progress
A thick blanket of dense fog enveloped Delhi and NCR reducing visibility and affecting air traffic and vehicular movement in the streets on Monday. Several flights and trains were also hit by the fog. Airlines like IndiGo and SpiceJet have tweeted about poor visibility and asked passengers to keep a track of their flight status. “Due to poor visibility in Delhi, our flights are impacted. Do keep a track of your flight status. For rescheduling/cancellation, please visit Plan B,” the airline tweeted. SpiceJet tweeted, “Due to bad weather at Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights might get affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status.”
Delhi Airport informed that low visibility procedure are in progress at Delhi airport. Passengers are advised to contact the airlines for the updated information.
Meanwhile, some relief from the cold wave conditions in north India is expected today with a slight rise in the temperature in Delhi, south Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. According to a Skymet Weather forecast, a cyclonic circulation is persisting over southeast Rajasthan. The system is likely to intensify and shift further northwestwards. Due to its presence, the wind pattern will change in Rajasthan, hence relief would be seen from cold wave conditions, IANS reported.