The visibility reported at Baramati on January 28, at the time of landing of the VT-SSK aircraft, which carried Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and crash landed, was below the minimum requirement of five kilometres, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said in its Preli
"According to preliminary information received, an aircraft from the same company suffered a similar crash in Mumbai three years ago. This incident happened due to low visibility. DGCA should conduct a full investigation into the incident. Who is conducting the maintenance of the aircraft
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
Severe fog and poor visibility affected operations at Chennai International Airport early Wednesday, leading to the implementation of Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) and the cancellation of several flights.
A thick layer of smog continued to blanket the National Capital on Tuesday, with air quality remaining in the 'poor' category across several parts of the city, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Dense fog reduced visibility in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, disrupting traffic, flights and rail services. Authorities warned of continued cold and fog, urged cautious travel, and hospitals reported a rise in cold-related illnesses, especially among the elderly and children.
Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Wednesday stated that 90% of the CAT-II lights have already been installed, and the remaining are in the area where land acquisition hasn't been completed yet.
The airport is operating under Category-III conditions, which allow flights to land in low visibility. Passengers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport and allow extra travel time.
The scenic Dal Lake witnessed low visibility due to a blanket of fog, although boat rides and sightseeing continued, creating a picturesque winter wonderland.
The accident occurred around 5 am, when visibility was severely reduced by heavy smog. An onlooker, who was out for a morning walk at the time, said one truck first lost control and crashed into the divider, following which another truck also hit the divider moments later.