Dense fog engulfed Delhi on Monday morning, reducing the visibility in several areas of the city. The low visibility also prompted a warning from Delhi IGI Airport about flight delays.
Visuals shared by
ANI from the Akshardham and Dhaulakuan areas showed vehicles crawling at slow speeds, with drivers struggling to see beyond a short distance.
#WATCH Delhi: Dense fog envelops parts of the national capital. Visuals from Dhaula Kuan. pic.twitter.com/xx5eJWFlee
— ANI (@ANI) February 1, 2026
Visibility Drops Below 50 Metres
In many parts of the city, visibility dropped to less than 50 metres, severely impacting the movement of vehicles on major roads and highways. Officials warned that conditions could deteriorate further as the morning progressed.
Flight Operations Likely To Be Affected
Air travel was also impacted due to the dense fog. Operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport were shifted to CAT III conditions, which allow aircraft to land in very low visibility but often lead to delays.
The airport authorities issued an advisory for the passengers that both arrivals and departures could be affected and advised them to stay updated with their airlines.
“Flight operations are currently being conducted under CAT III conditions due to dense fog, which may cause delays. Passengers are requested to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight information or visit our official website. Please be assured that our on-ground officials are available across all terminals to provide necessary Support,” Delhi airport said in a tweet at 7 AM.
Passenger Advisory issued at 07:00 hrs.
Please click on this link for real-time winter travel updates:https://t.co/Y0B6lhwIj4#DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory pic.twitter.com/aDk46WZgpd
— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) February 2, 2026
Delhi AQI Today Stands At 196
According to official data, the air quality index (AQI) of the national capital stood at 196 at around 6:30 AM, placing it in the “moderate to poor” category.
