Delhi smog: More than 40 flights diverted, several on standby after visibility drops
At 10 am, the air quality index in the city was 401, which falls under the severe category.
More than 40 flights were diverted from the Delhi airport and 90 more were affected on Sunday because of low visibility. Grounded aircraft were also put on standby, and operations resumed only after 11 am.
At 10 am, the air quality index in Delhi read 401, which falls under the severe category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. Air of this poor quality is likely to seriously harm those with respiratory diseases.
More than 40 flights were diverted & more than 90 flights were affected at #Delhi Airport due to low visibility. Operation resumed after 11 am
— ANI (@ANI) December 31, 2017
#UPDATE Around 10 flights diverted from Delhi airport due to low visibility
— ANI (@ANI) December 31, 2017
At the United States Embassy, the Air Quality Index was at a hazardous 442 level at 9 am. People are advised to avoid outdoor exertions in such weather.
With visibility dropping, the Delhi Police issued a set of precautions for motorists, urging them to drive slowly and keep the lights of their vehicles on.
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) December 31, 2017