Dense Fog Delays 200+ Flights Across North India; Ayodhya Cancellations, Delhi Affected

• Dense fog caused delays for over 200 flights across North India on Sunday, disrupting air and rail travel.
• Two commercial flights were canceled at Ayodhya's Maharishi Valmiki International Airport: Air India Express (Delhi-Ayodhya-Delhi) and SpiceJet (Mumbai-Ayodhya-Ahmedabad).
• Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport saw over 200 flights delayed due to fog, though no major cancellations were reported.
• Airport Authority of India (AAI) issued an advisory, urging passengers to check flight updates, allow extra time, and noted deployment of assistance teams.
• Delhi also experienced a thick blanket of toxic smog, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 390 ('very poor') and 'severe' levels in some areas, adding to discomfort.

Why It Matters: Dense fog and smog severely impacted North India's air travel, delaying 200+ flights and causing cancellations.