Delhi Engulfed in Dense Fog: Visibility Below 50m, Airport Issues CAT III Advisory

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Moneycontrol•02-02-2026, 08:17
Delhi Engulfed in Dense Fog: Visibility Below 50m, Airport Issues CAT III Advisory
- •Delhi experienced dense fog on Monday morning, reducing visibility to less than 50 meters in many areas.
- •Delhi Airport issued an advisory, stating flights are operating under CAT III due to low visibility, potentially causing delays.
- •CAT III is an advanced landing system enabling safe landings with runway visibility as low as 50 meters.
- •Traffic was significantly affected in areas like Dhula Kuan and Akshardham due to poor visibility.
- •Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was 196 (moderate), while Noida and Ghaziabad recorded 'poor' air quality.
Why It Matters: Dense fog severely impacted visibility and flight operations in Delhi, leading to airport advisories and traffic disruptions.
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