Locals reported experiencing breathing difficulties, eye irritation and other health issues due to the worsening pollution levels. Many residents also expressed concern for vulnerable groups, including the elderly and children, who are more susceptible to respiratory problems.
A thick haze was reported in areas including Ghazipur, the ITO area, and Anand Vihar, where visibility remained severely low. According to the CPCB, several localities across the city continued to register "severe" air quality.
Delhi's air quality witnessed a sharp deterioration on Saturday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 393 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'Very Poor' category, as per data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Despite marginal improvements in recent weeks, large parts of the capital remained engulfed in dense and toxic smog. A thick haze was reported in areas such as Ghazipur and Anand Vihar, where visibility remained severely low.
In these, Delhi Airport's "Airport Predictive Operations Centre (APOC)" plays a central role. By integrating real-time data, predictive weather models, and airside operational inputs into a single command environment, the APOC enables faster decision-making and more accurate resource deploym
"We are pleased to inform all travelers that Delhi Airport operations are running smoothly and on schedule across all terminals. Flight arrivals and departures are proceeding as planned," the advisory read.
A massive wave of cancellations by IndiGo continued to impact air travel across India on Tuesday, with hundreds of flights cancelled, and passengers continued to suffer. The disruption has led to over 400 cancellations nationwide so far, according to airport authorities.
The cascading impact was felt nationwide. In Ahmedabad, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport reported 18 IndiGo cancellations by 8 AM, including nine arrivals and nine departures. Despite the disruptions, officials maintained that terminal and airside operations remained normal,
According to the passenger advisory by Delhi Airport, "IndiGo flights may continue to face delays. Passengers are advised to check the latest flight status with their airline before heading to the airport to avoid any inconvenience."
A total of 77 IndiGo flights were disrupted at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) on Monday as of now, with 38 arrivals and 39 departures cancelled, according to airport authorities.
The Anand Vihar Police of Delhi has arrested a woman for allegedly cheating people on the pretext of sending them abroad. The woman was arrested at the Delhi Airport while she was attempting to leave for Dubai.