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When it comes to the air quality in the national capital, the air quality index (AQI) was back in the ‘very poor’ category on Wednesday with an AQI reading of 336, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board’s Sameer app

Cold wave grips north; Delhi AQI back to being ‘very poor’

January 7, 2026, 12:44 PM - 3 min read

Plummeting temperatures and dense fog have parts of north India in the grip of a cold wave, forcing authorities to extend winter holidays in schools

CAT III is a category of Instrument Landing System (ILS) that offers lower minimums for visibility and decision height, even allowing for almost zero visibility landings in some cases

Dense fog stays put; low visibility disrupts flights in Delhi

January 6, 2026, 01:52 PM - 3 min read

Delhi-NCR’s air quality remains in the ‘poor’ category, as per data by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

Additionally, air quality in the national capital region improved marginally to the ‘very poor’ category at 388 on Tuesday morning, marking a marginal improvement from Monday, when the city’s air quality stood at the ‘severe’ category with a reading of 401

Flight disruptions continue on account of fog

December 30, 2025, 01:22 PM - 4 min read

An official said 60 arrivals and 58 departures were cancelled while 16 flights were diverted from the Delhi airport, which handles as many as 1,300 flights every day

A layer of smog engulfs the city on a winter day, in Noida, Thursday.

Delhi in pollution chokehold as visibility drops

December 19, 2025, 11:10 AM - 2 min read

Delhi pollution: Several airlines like Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet issued travel advisories for passengers warning that dense fog may hit flight schedules.

IndiGo issues fog advisory for north India flight disruptions

December 16, 2025, 12:51 PM - 3 min read

IndiGo emphasised its efforts to implement necessary operational changes where feasible to minimise any disruptions and prioritise passenger comfort during potential wait times.

Vehicles move through fog on a cold winter morning, in New Delhi.

61 flights cancelled, over 400 delayed due to Delhi smog

December 15, 2025, 02:17 PM - 3 min read

The AQI reading in the national capital stood at 454 at 7:05 am, according to data available on the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) Sameer app.

Delhi rain record waterlogging roads flooding imd rain alerts.

Massive storm strikes Delhi, power outages reported

May 21, 2025, 09:34 PM - 3 min read

While the pre-monsoon showers brought much-needed relief from the scorching heat, strong winds during the storm caused several trees and hoardings to collapse across the national capital.

Thunderclouds loom over Delhi in this aerial shot as a sudden dust storm, followed by rain, lashes the capital, causing flight delays and widespread waterlogging.

Storm, heavy rain hit Delhi; flights delayed, roads inundated

May 2, 2025, 08:22 AM - 4 min read

A dust storm followed by heavy rainfall swept through Delhi and NCR late Thursday, disrupting flights and bringing relief from rising temperatures. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert, warning of thunderstorms and gusty winds until Saturday. Several parts of the capital reported waterlogging and uprooted trees.

2 bodies found in JetBlue plane landing gear

January 8, 2025, 07:08 AM - 3 min read

"At this time, the identities of the individuals and the circumstances surrounding how they accessed the aircraft remain under investigation," JetBlue's statement said.

Snowfall causes flight disruptions at Srinagar airport

December 28, 2024, 10:33 AM - 3 min read

“The final call will be taken once the weather improves, and if there is any gradual improvement, we will take the final call accordingly,” he said.