Air Quality plunges to ‘Severe-Plus’ level in Delhi as AQI hits 487 mark; Flights, train services affected due to dense fog

By  News On Air   Nov 18, 2024

The air quality in the Delhi-NCR region has deteriorated further, breaching the severe-plus level with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 487 as of 11 AM today.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI at Delhi’s Punjabi Bagh station was recorded at 497, Bawana at 495, Wazirpur at 494, Anand Vihar at 492, and Shadipur at 479.

Shallow to moderate fog was observed during the early morning hours today in different parts of the national capital.

Several train and flight services have been disrupted as air quality in Delhi-NCR deteriorated, causing low visibility in the region. Around 11 flights delayed and seven have been diverted. Northern Railways has informed that 13 trains are running late.

The Delhi Airport authority has advised passengers to contact their airlines as low visibility procedures are still in progress and flight operations may get affected.

Airlines, including Spicejet and Indigo, have also been advised passengers to check the status of their flights, as all departures, arrivals and consequential flights may get affected due to poor visibility.