Delhi weather today highlights: Airport authority says ops ‘running smooth’ as visibility improves, delays persist

Delhi weather live updates: On Monday, TV anchor and DJ Nikhil Chinapa took to Instagram to highlight the severity of smog engulfing the national capital.

Sharing a late-night video from Delhi’s streets, he showed how dense smoke and fog had drastically reduced visibility.

"It's 2:15 in the morning in Delhi, and we are supposed to fly to Goa at 5:30 in the morning, and we're not sure if the plane will take off," Nikhil shared in the video.

Delhi weather live updates: As Delhi continues to grip with dense fog, nearby cities Noida and Ghaziabad.

Both NCR cities recorded poorer air quality than other cities in the state due to thick fog. In Noida, air quality was severe this morning, with Sector-125 recording an AQI of 408 and Sector-116 at 438. Ghaziabad reported slightly better conditions, with the AQI in the 'very poor' range of 301-40.

Delhi weather live updates: Accordimg to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), current visibility at Indira Gandhi International Airport was 1,000 metres at 2.00 pm IST on Monday.

In a statement, Delhi airport authority said that flight operations at Delhi airport are “running smooth” after an improvement in runway visibility, though some arrivals and departures may still face delays.

Delhi weather live updates: Delhi airport issued a passenger advisory around 1.15 pm on Monday, saying flight operations are running smoothly as runway visibility has improved, though some services may still be affected.

“Flight operations are running smooth at Delhi Airport as the runway visibility has improved. However, some flight departures or arrivals for certain destinations may be impacted. For the latest flight schedules, please contact your airline or visit the official airport website. We wish all travelers a safe and pleasant journey,” the airport said.

Delhi weather live updates: Dense fog continued to disrupt air and rail operations across Delhi-NCR on Monday, causing widespread delays, cancellations and diversions, even as visibility showed signs of gradual improvement by late morning.

1. At Indira Gandhi International Airport, 128 flights were cancelled and eight diverted, while over 200 flights were delayed, officials said. Of the cancellations, 64 were departures and 64 arrivals. Flight-tracking data showed an average departure delay of around 24 minutes.

2. The airport operator DIAL said in a 11 am advisory that visibility was improving but warned disruptions could persist. “Runway Visibility at the airport is improving; however, some flight departures and arrivals may be impacted… We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused,” the airport said.

3. Airlines continued to issue advisories. IndiGo, which cancelled 80 flights across its network, said half of these were from Delhi. Air India, SpiceJet and Air India Express also asked passengers to check flight status and allow extra travel time.

5. Rail services were also badly affected. Several trains in Delhi ran behind schedule, with passengers at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations complaining of prolonged delays while talking to ANI news agency.

Delhi weather live updates: Dense fog in Delhi on Monday morning caused major disruptions to train operations, leaving passengers frustrated at key railway stations.

At New Delhi Railway Station, travellers reported unprecedented delays. One passenger, Gagan while talking to ANI news agecy said his train to Kanpur was delayed by 8 hours due to fog.

Passengers at Hazrat Nizamuddin station also complained about travel disruptions. Vishnu, a college student who boarded a 7 am train, said a one-hour delay would make him miss breakfast in his mess, forcing him to bear extra costs, reported ANI.

Delhi flight status live updates: IndiGo on Monday cancelled 80 flights across its network due to adverse weather conditions, according to the airline’s website.

Half of the cancellations were from Delhi airport, where operations were already being conducted under low-visibility conditions, prompting earlier passenger advisories.

Other affected airports include Mumbai, Bengaluru, Cochin, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Dehradun, Indore, Patna and Bhopal, among others, the airline said.

Delhi flight status live updates: An Air India Express Goa-Delhi flight was diverted to the city due to dense fog in Delhi, reported news agency ANI.

Visuals from Ahmedabad Airport showed the boarding area crowded.

Delhi flight status live updates: Dense fog continued to disrupt air travel on Monday at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, with 128 flights cancelled, 8 diverted, and nearly 200 flights delayed, officials said.

An airport source confirmed that 64 departures and 64 arrivals were cancelled, while diversions were caused by low visibility and foggy conditions.

The airport operator DIAL, in a post on X, said that runway visibility is improving, but cautioned that some flight operations may still be impacted.

Flight-tracking data from Flightradar24.com showed that the delayed flights had an average departure delay of around 24 minutes, reported news agency PTI.

Delhi flight status live updates: The ministry of civil aviation on Monday warned that foggy conditions across northern India may affect flight operations at select airports, potentially causing delays.

Passengers are advised to stay updated via official airline channels, allow extra time for airport arrival and check-in, and plan their travel accordingly.

Airline customer support numbers:

• IndiGo: 0124 497 3838
• Air India: 011 6932 9333
• SpiceJet: +91 (0)124 498 3410 / +91 (0)124 710 1600
• Air India Express: +91 124 443 5600 / +91 124 693 5600
• Akasa Air: 9606 112 131
• Alliance Air: 044 3511 3511

Delhi flight status live updates: IndiGo on Monday issued a fresh travel advisory as fog continued to disrupt flight operations in Delhi and across several airports in northern India, saying visibility has not yet fully improved and delays may persist till the noon hours.

“Foggy conditions remain in place across Delhi and several airports in northern India, with visibility yet to improve fully. As a result, the earlier impact on flight movements is likely to extend into the noon hours, and some delays may continue,” the airline said.

IndiGo added that flight departures and arrivals are being sequenced to ensure steady and orderly movement, while airport teams remain available at key points to assist passengers. The airline thanked travellers for their patience and understanding.

Delhi flight status live updates: Delhi airport, in a fresh advisory issued at 11 am, said runway visibility is improving, but cautioned that some flight arrivals and departures may still be affected.

“Runway Visibility at the airport is improving; however, some flight departures and arrivals may be impacted. We encourage passengers to check with their respective airlines for the latest flight information. Please be assured that our on-ground officials are available across terminals to assist passengers and provide necessary support. We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused,” the airport said.

Delhi flight status live updates: Satellite imagery from INSAT at 8.15 am IST shows fog and low clouds covering most parts of north and northeast India, reflecting widespread low-visibility conditions on Monday.

The IMD has issued an orange alert for Delhi today and a yellow alert for Tuesday, warning of dense to very dense fog under the influence of a western disturbance that set in on December 27.

According to the IMD, fog is expected to persist during night and early morning hours across Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and west Uttar Pradesh till December 31, while east Uttar Pradesh may continue to see reduced visibility till January 1, with gradual improvement thereafter.

Delhi flight status live updates: Around 65% of departing flights from IGI Airport were delayed early Monday as dense fog continued to disrupt operations, with high cancellation rates likely through the day, ANI news agency reported citing airport sources.

Fresh disruptions were reported due to diversions.

An Air India Express flight from Goa was diverted to Ahmedabad after it was unable to land in Delhi or Jaipur amid congestion and poor visibility caused by fog.

The flight, which took off from Mopa Airport at 11.55 pm bound for Delhi, was rerouted to Ahmedabad due to dense fog in the capital, the ANI report added.

Delhi flight status live updates: Flight operations at the airport were being conducted under CAT III conditions, which allow aircraft to land and take off in extremely low visibility. However, delays and cancellations continued to affect passengers.

“Flight operations are currently being conducted under CAT III conditions due to dense fog, which may result in delays or cancellations. Our ground teams are on-site and actively assisting passengers to ensure a smooth travel experience. For the latest flight updates, please contact your respective airlines,” Delhi airport said on X on Monday.

IndiGo Airlines, in an advisory issued on Monday morning, said fluctuating visibility in Delhi had led to changes in flight schedules, with operations likely to be slower than usual at Delhi and Hindon airports. “Once the weather settles, operations will gradually stabilise, and flights will depart as planned. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to welcoming you onboard soon,” the airline said on X.

Air India had issued a similar advisory on Sunday evening, warning of possible delays due to fog. “If you are flying with us tomorrow, we encourage you to check your flight status here before heading to the airport and allow extra time for your journey,” the airline said.

SpiceJet also urged passengers to allow additional travel time, noting that poor visibility in Delhi was expected to affect normal flight operations.

Delhi flight status live updates: The IMD has issued an orange alert for Delhi for Monday and a yellow alert for Tuesday, forecasting dense to very dense fog under the influence of a western disturbance that set in on December 27.

The weather department has warned that fog is likely to persist during night and early morning hours across Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and west Uttar Pradesh till December 31.

For Delhi, the IMD has forecast a maximum temperature of around 22 degrees Celsius and a minimum of about 7 degrees Celsius for Monday, with cold and foggy conditions expected to continue over the next few days.