Delhi’s AQI showed no improvements on Thursday, staying in the ‘very poor’ category. In regards with this, the Delhi Airport has implemented low visibility procedures to ensure safe operations of flights.
New Delhi: The national capital was seen enveloped in a thick layer of fog a day after Christmas morning, reducing visibility across the city. Delhi recorded the minimum temperature of 7 degree Celsius, with an alert of dense fog. However, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital showed no improvements and remained stuck in the ‘very poor’ category.
AQI of Delhi
As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reports for Thursday, the AQI in Delhi was recorded at 372 at 8 am, showing a slight rise from 360 on Wednesday. Specific areas in the city, including Anand Vihar (372), Ashok Vihar (362), and Bawana (376), reported ‘very poor’ air quality.
For context, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered in the good category, 51 to 100 in the satisfactory category, 101 to 200 is moderate, 201 to 300 is considered as poor, while 301 to 400 is marked in the very poor category, and 401 to 500 come in the severe category.
Delhi Airport advisory
In consideration with poor air quality in the national capital, the Delhi Airport has implemented low visibility procedures, and all flights are operating according to the schedule, according to an official advisory issued on Thursday. Taking on X (formerly Twitter), the Delhi Airport reported that the low visibility procedures are in progress at Delhi Airport with all flights running as per schedule. The authorities further advised the to stay informed by the latest flight updates by contacting the respective airlines.
“Low Visibility Procedures are in progress at Delhi Airport. All flight operations are presently normal. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updates of flight information.” the post read.
Update issued at 07:28 hours.
Kind attention to all flyers!#Fog #FogAlert #DelhiAirport pic.twitter.com/XM7ZTibTyG— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) December 26, 2024
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Delhi Airport authorities issued a cautionary advisory, informing passengers that flights not equipped with CAT III compliance could face disruptions due to low visibility. In a post on X, they clarified that while landings and take-offs were continuing at the airport, non-CAT III compliant flights might be affected. They urged passengers to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight updates and apologized for any inconvenience caused.
Update issued at 05:45 hours.
Kind attention to all flyers!#Fog #FogAlert #DelhiAirport pic.twitter.com/ulkZjQM1p0— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) December 25, 2024
The CAT III approach system enables flights to land safely during poor visibility, and ensures smooth operations for aircraft that are compliant with this technology.
(With inputs from agencies)
