Season’s First Fog Engulfs North West India, Reduced Visibility at Key Airports
The season’s first dense fog has descended on North West India, severely reducing visibility across several regions early this morning. At 01:00 UTC on November 13, 2024, dense fog conditions were reported at multiple airports, impacting air travel and creating hazardous conditions on roads.
Key airports affected by the dense fog include:
- Amritsar Airport: Visibility dropped to just 50 meters.
- Hindon Airport: Visibility was reduced to 100 meters.
- Palam Airport (Delhi): Visibility was also recorded at 100 meters.
- Deoghar Airport: Visibility stood at 150 meters.
- Gorakhpur Airport: Visibility measured at 200 meters.
- Chandigarh Airport: Visibility was reported at 400 meters.
Other airports in the region also reported significantly reduced visibility:
- Patna Airport: 800 meters visibility.
- Varanasi Airport: 800 meters visibility.
- Agra Airport: 800 meters visibility.
The dense fog is expected to persist through the morning hours, with authorities urging travelers to exercise caution while commuting. It is also expected to cause delays in air traffic as airports work to clear the conditions for safe takeoff and landing.
