Delhi’s Cold Wave: IGI Airport Disrupted by Dense Fog, Over 100 Flights Delayed
The national capital of Delhi was hit by a cold wave on Monday when over 100 flights were delayed from the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport due to dense fog. The cold wave has also caused a spike in air pollution levels in the city and health experts are warning citizens to take precautionary measures to protect themselves.
The Meteorological Department has stated that the cold wave is likely to persist for the next few days. The minimum temperature on Monday was recorded at 3.2 degrees Celsius. And, the maximum temperature was recorded at 11.7 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity in the city was recorded at 95 percent.
The dense fog has caused a disruption in the operations of the IGI Airport, leading to over 100 flights being delayed. The flights were delayed due to low visibility caused by the fog. The Air Traffic Control (ATC) has issued a warning to airlines to exercise caution while flying in and out of the airport.
The dense fog has also caused a spike in air pollution levels in the city. The air quality index (AQI) for Delhi was recorded at a hazardous level of 333 on Monday. The AQI is expected to remain in the ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ category for the next few days.
Health experts are warning citizens to take precautionary measures to protect themselves from the cold wave. They are advising people to wear warm clothing and to avoid going out in the cold weather if possible. Also, use air masks to protect against air pollution.
The cold wave is likely to persist for the next few days in Delhi. The airport is also likely to face disruption due to the dense fog. Citizens are advised to take precautions to protect themselves from the cold wave and air pollution.