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  Metros   Delhi  07 Nov 2017  Delhi: 20 flights, 12 trains delayed as smog reduces visibility

Delhi: 20 flights, 12 trains delayed as smog reduces visibility

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Published : Nov 7, 2017, 12:59 pm IST
Updated : Nov 7, 2017, 12:59 pm IST

The last time air had turned 'severe' was on October 20, a day after Diwali festivities, when firecrackers were set off.

The rapid fall in air quality and visibility began Monday evening itself as moisture combined with pollutants shrouded the city in a thick cover of haze. (Photo: ANI/Representational)
 The rapid fall in air quality and visibility began Monday evening itself as moisture combined with pollutants shrouded the city in a thick cover of haze. (Photo: ANI/Representational)

New Delhi: Season’s first fog disrupted flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport as more than 20 flights were delayed due to runway closure and smog. 

According to sources, as of now four flights from different airlines go around at Delhi airport as the pilots couldn’t approach accurate landing path due to thick fog.

Meanwhile, 12 trains from the national capital are also running late due to decreased visibility.

The rapid fall in air quality and visibility began Monday evening itself as moisture combined with pollutants shrouded the city in a thick cover of haze.

In light of the sudden dip, measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) such as a four times hike in parking fees may be rolled out by the Supreme Court-mandated Environment Pollution Prevention and Control Authority.

The last time air had turned 'severe' was on October 20, a day after Diwali festivities, when firecrackers were set off.

Tags: flight operations, indira gandhi international airport, delhi pollution, graded response action plan
Location: India, Delhi, New Delhi