New Delhi, Dec 31 (UNI) Flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) were significantly disrupted on Tuesday, with 78 arriving flights and 70 departures cancelled over the course of the day.
In addition, two flights were diverted to alternate airports, airport officials confirmed.
Visibility plunged to as low as 50 meters in several pockets, severely disrupting road, rail, and air movement, even as city residents geared up to usher in the New Year amid hazardous weather.
According to the officials, at least 150 flights were cancelled and over 200 delayed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday morning.
Meanwhile, Delhi airport’s website showed that at least 75 incoming flights and a similar number of departures had been cancelled till 8.30 a.m. In addition, over 200 flights, including both arrivals and departures, were delayed.
According to the Meteorological Department, the visibility at the airport dropped from 600 meters to 50 meters after 2.30 am. However, it is expected to improve after 9:30 am.
In an advisory posted on X, the airport warned passengers of possible delays and cancellations and asked them to check directly with airlines for updates.
The statement added that flight operations under the CAT-III instrument landing system commenced at 3 a.m. and remain in effect. Under these conditions, only CAT-III-equipped aircraft operated by specially trained pilots are permitted to land or take off.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has warned that the wintry weather will remain strong across large parts of North India, with several states likely to receive rain and snowfall even as cold conditions persist.
In a statement issued earlier, the IMD had stated that owing to a western disturbance moving across the region, it is set to trigger widespread precipitation over Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and adjoining areas between December 30 and January 1, 2026.
