Dense Fog Disrupts Train and Flight Operations in Delhi on Wednesday

At least 20 trains heading to Delhi were delayed on Wednesday morning due to dense fog blanketing the capital and its surrounding regions. Passengers faced significant challenges as visibility dropped drastically in areas such as Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad, affecting transportation and travel plans.

List of Delayed Trains

Here is a list of trains delayed due to foggy conditions:

S. No.	Train No.	Train Name	Scheduled Arrival	Delay (in minutes)
1	14117	PRYJ-BNW EXP	05:30	75
2	12427	REWA-ANVT EXP	06:40	30
3	22433	GCT-ANVT EXP	05:40	90
4	12553	SHC-NDLS EXP	06:30	60
5	12303	POORVA EXP	06:00	80
6	22459	MDP-ANVT EXP	06:30	30
7	12225	AMH-DLI EXP	07:05	60
8	22405	BGP-ANVT EXP	09:00	45
9	20805	VSKP-NDLS EXP	05:40	90
10	2181	JBP-NZM EXP	04:10	185
11	12721	DAKSHIN EXP	03:40	275
12	22455	SNSI-KLK EXP	06:55	90
13	22867	DURG-NZM HUMSAFAR EXP	06:55	85
14	12649	SAMPARK KRANTI	08:10	45
15	12155	BHOPAL EXP	07:50	70
16	12911	BL-HW EXP	08:35	60
17	12263	DURONTO EXP	06:45	215
18	12951	MMCT TEJAS RAJDHANI	08:32	120
19	22996	MANDORE EXP	06:45	30

Impact on Flight Operations

The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) issued a travel advisory, warning passengers about potential flight delays. Flights not compliant with CAT III standards, which enable landings in low-visibility conditions, were particularly affected. Passengers were advised to:

1. Check flight statuses with airlines before leaving for the airport.
2. Allow extra travel time due to poor visibility and slower traffic.

IndiGo Airlines reiterated the advisory, urging passengers to stay updated and plan accordingly.

Delhi’s Air Quality and Weather

• Air Quality Index (AQI): Despite the fog, AQI improved slightly, recorded at 333 (poor category) on Wednesday morning.
• Weather Outlook: The improvement in AQI was attributed to light rains earlier in the week. However, dense fog persists due to winter conditions.

Travel Advisory

Passengers are advised to:

• Keep updated with train and flight statuses.
• Avoid unnecessary travel and plan well in advance.
• Exercise caution on the roads, especially in areas affected by low visibility.

Dense fog is expected to continue affecting travel across Delhi and surrounding regions. Authorities are working to minimize disruptions, but delays remain inevitable.