Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will address a public gathering at Taherpur Netaji Park in Ranaghat via video conferencing after poor visibility prevented his helicopter from landing at the Taherpur helipad near the event venue, forcing it to return to Kolkata airport.
In Ayodhya, heavy fog enveloped the city, significantly reducing visibility. IMD reported 8°C as the minimum temperature recorded here, with the maximum likely to be 17°C. Similar conditions were observed in Moradabad and Agra, where temperatures dipped to 9°C.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Saturday issued a weather advisory warning that reduced visibility due to fog across parts of Northern India may impact flight operations at select airports, potentially leading to delays or disruptions.
India's domestic airline IndiGo on Saturday issued a travel advisory warning of potential flight disruptions to Ranchi, Jammu, and Hindon airports due to low visibility caused by dense fog.
Indira Gandhi International Airport issued a passenger advisory on Saturday, as fog continued to blanket the national capital. The airport stated that low visibility procedures are still in progress, but all flight operations are functioning normally.
The national capital woke up to a thick layer of toxic smog on Saturday morning, sharply impairing visibility and affecting residents' comfort. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 380 at around 7 a.m., falling into the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Poll
Both Air India and IndiGo, in an attempt to mitigate fog-related disruptions, such as reduced visibility that affects flight operations, issued travel advisories for passengers during the holiday season. The advisories requested passengers' patience as services returned to normal.
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Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday reported that flight operations were affected by dense fog, adding that arrivals and departures are continuing, though some delays may occur. IndiGo, in its travel advisory, noted that fluctuating visibility in several regions has led
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"Passengers are requested to remain in contact with their airlines, check official platforms for updates, and allow extra time for travel," the ministry posted on X. "Passenger facilitation teams are available at airports to support travellers," it added.