Delhi NCR Chokes: Severe AQI, Dense Fog Cripple Flights & Trains

• Delhi NCR woke to 'severe' AQI (403) and dense fog on December 29, drastically reducing visibility.
• IMD issued a red alert for dense fog, making road travel hazardous across the National Capital Region.
• Flight operations at IGI Airport are under CAT III conditions, causing delays and diversions; an Air India Express flight diverted to Ahmedabad.
• Rail services, including Rajdhani Express and Vande Bharat, are delayed by up to eight hours due to poor visibility.
• Multiple monitoring stations reported AQI above 400, intensifying health concerns for residents.

Why It Matters: Delhi NCR grapples with severe air pollution and dense fog, causing widespread travel chaos.