According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), six stations reported zero visibility early Friday morning, with fog conditions categorised as 'very dense'. Amritsar, Adampur, and Pathankot in Punjab; Chandigarh; and Hindon, Sharanpur, and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh reported zero
Multiple vehicles collided on the Delhi-Sonipat road near Bahalgarh in Haryana amid dense fog conditions on Monday, officials said. The incident left one or two people injured.
The airport urged travellers to reconfirm their flight status with their respective airlines before heading to the airport, noting that weather-related disruptions can lead to last-minute schedule changes.
According to the advisory shared by the airport, "Flight operations at Delhi Airport are operating seamlessly." Passengers have been advised to stay connected with their respective airlines for the latest updates on flight schedules and any operational changes.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) issued an advisory on Sunday, warning that fog conditions in parts of northern India are affecting visibility and may lead to delays or changes in flight operations at select airports. Passengers have been advised to check flight updates with their re
IndiGo issued a travel advisory warning passengers of possible disruptions to flight operations due to low visibility and dense fog conditions over Varanasi. The airline said the adverse weather may continue to impact flight schedules, including delays and cancellations.
In a post on X, the ministry said that senior officials visited the Airport Operations Control Centre on Monday to review real-time operations and assess the situation on the ground.
Meanwhile, on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya' over 57.1 million devotees took a holy dip in the Triveni waters on Wednesday, according to an official statement from the Uttar Pradesh Information Department.
Despite the chilly weather and fog conditions, a large congregation of devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Tuesday to take a dip in the ongoing Mahakumbh.
As per the weather update shared by the IMD, rainfall is also expected in several North Indian states including Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. However, the temperature will remain normal and there are predictions of a cold wave.
India Meteorological Department Scientist Dr Soma Sen Roy has said that fog conditions are likely over Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and North Rajasthan on January 19 morning. In Prayagraj, where Maha Kumbh is being held, fog conditions are expected to persist till 20 January, she added