Severe smog chokes Delhi; visibility dips impacting flight and train services
GUWAHATI, Nov 14: Air pollution spiked to an alarming level in Delhi as a thick smog enveloped the national capital impacting flight and train services.
The air quality index (AQI) at Anand Vihar at 5am today was recorded at 473, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data stated, making it the most polluted city in the country.
The severity of air polution in Delhi has been rated as “severe plus”.
People woke up to their worst dreams today morning, finding themselves engulfed in a white blanket of smog as visibility dipped to almost zero at many places in the morning hours.
Low visibility impacted train and flight services with authorities warning about cancellations in case the situation worsens further.
There are reports of trains running late as a result of the smog while air services have also been partially hit.
IndiGo Airlines, in an early morning alert on ‘X’, said: “This morning, winter fog may impact flights to/from Amritsar, Varanasi & Delhi. Do keep a tab on your flight status https://bit.ly/31paVKQ before heading to the airport. Also, please allow additional travel time as road traffic may move slower than usual due to low visibility. Thank you for your patience, and we wish you a smooth journey.”
