New Delhi, Jan 11 (UNI) Dense fog and cold weather conditions are expected to continue across large parts of northern and eastern India, raising the risk of flight delays, diversions and cancellations, airlines and the weather office said.
Air India issued a travel advisory warning that poor visibility due to fog is likely on Sunday in several cities, including Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Udaipur, Varanasi and Jammu. The airline said flight schedules across its network could be affected.
It added that proactive steps have been taken to reduce fog-related disruptions and that ground staff will remain available round the clock to assist passengers. Travellers have been advised to check their flight status before leaving for the airport.
IndiGo also cautioned passengers about early-morning fog affecting visibility at airports such as Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Jammu, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Patna, Udaipur, Varanasi and Hindon. The airline said sudden drops in visibility could impact flight operations. IndiGo said its teams are closely monitoring weather conditions and urged passengers to check flight updates in advance. Affected travellers may choose alternate options or seek refunds, the airline said.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast that dense to very dense fog is very likely to continue during morning hours over northwest India and Bihar for the next five to seven days. Isolated parts of Madhya Pradesh, northeast India, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim may also see fog over the next few days.
The IMD officials warned that cold day conditions are likely in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim over the coming days.
Cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are expected in isolated pockets of Rajasthan between January 12 and 13, while cold wave conditions may affect parts of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Jharkhand and north interior Karnataka on different dates.
The IMD said there will be no major change in minimum temperatures over northwest India and Madhya Pradesh in the next week. However, a gradual rise of around 2 to 3 degrees Celsius is likely in parts of east, central and northeast India over the next few days.
Passengers are advised to stay updated on weather conditions and flight schedules, especially during early morning hours, as fog and cold weather continue to affect normal travel across several regions.
