29 December 2025 Punjab Khabarnama Bureau : Many areas in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi reported dense fog and cold on Monday morning.
Delhi woke up to a chilly morning with the air quality deteriorating as the city’s air quality index (AQI) touched 402 at 8 am, slipping into the ‘severe’ category.
Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 455 while Bawana registered 411. Areas such as Wazirpur (443), Rohini (442), Punjabi Bagh (426) and Patparganj (431) saw deterioration in the air quality.
Dense fog blanketed Delhi, sharply reducing visibility. This led to flight delays and cancellations, with airlines such as IndiGo and Air India issuing advisories warning passengers of potential disruptions.
Summary:
Dense fog covered large parts of the region, leading to reduced visibility and disruptions in flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Several flights were delayed or diverted as authorities implemented low-visibility procedures to ensure passenger safety. Travelers were advised to check flight status before heading to the airport as weather conditions remained challenging.