Dense Fog Disrupts Delhi Airport Operations, 128 Flights Cancelled

New Delhi, Dec 29: Dense fog and low visibility led to major disruption at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Monday, with at least 128 flights cancelled, eight diverted and nearly 200 services delayed, officials said.

An official said 64 departures and 64 arrivals were cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, while eight flights were diverted as visibility dropped sharply at the airport.

Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), which operates IGIA, said in a post on X that runway visibility was gradually improving, but warned that some flight departures and arrivals could continue to be affected.

Data from flight-tracking website Flightradar24 showed that close to 200 flights were delayed, with the average departure delay hovering around 24 minutes.

“Fog continues to persist across Delhi and several airports in northern India. Visibility remains reduced and, as a result, flight movements are presently slower than normal, with some delays being experienced,” IndiGo said in a post on X.

The Indira Gandhi International Airport handles around 1,300 flight movements daily, making it one of the busiest airports in the country. (Agencies)