Smog surroundsDelhi, low visibility disrupts flight services

A thick layer of smog, or smoke-induced fog, enveloped parts of the national capital on Wednesday.
Delhi recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 201, which is in the ‘poor’ range, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
Residents in the national capital woke up to foul air even as a thick haze reduced visibility in the wee hours.
Further, according to SAFAR, the AQI at Safdarjung Enclave was recorded at 215 on Wednesday morning, while Malviya Nagar logged 190.
The AQI at Pusa Road also deteriorated significantly and settled in the ‘severe’ range, at 376.
Low visibility in the national capital and neighbouring areas disrupted flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport.
The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) issued a statement on the disruption of flight services, saying, “Due to dense fog, flight operations at Delhi Airport may get affected. Passengers should contact the airline in question for an updated flight schedule.”Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted.”
“Low visibility procedures are in progress at Delhi Airport. All flight operations are presently normal. “Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information,” the airport authority stated in another update at 6.30 am.