Bengaluru Smog Resembles Delhi, See Video

• Bengaluru fog delays 48 flights at Kempegowda Airport (KIA) due to low visibility.
• Flight operations impacted between 4:14 AM & 10:30 AM; mostly domestic routes affected.
• Low temperature (12.5°C) & poor visibility despite ILS led to airline alerts, delays.

Bengaluru: A thick blanket of fog covered large parts of Bengaluru on Tuesday morning, reducing visibility and delaying flight operations at Kempegowda

International Airport (KIA). As visuals of the misty city surfaced online, airport authorities confirmed that 48 flights were delayed on Monday due to poor visibility caused by low temperatures.

Fog Disrupts Flight Operations

According to a spokesperson from Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), flight operations were affected between 4.14 am and 10.30 am. Of the 48 delayed flights, 46 were domestic, while two were international. Four flights, two arrivals and two departures, were on the Bengaluru–Delhi route.

Operations gradually returned to normal after visibility improved later in the morning.

Nature’s Soft Touch: Bengaluru Covered in a White Blanket of Fog

When Bengaluru wakes up wrapped in a blanket of fog, the city appears as though it has been gently covered with a soft white quilt. The streets, buildings, and trees slowly disappear into the mist, creating a calm… pic.twitter.com/YOicDGXyEj

— Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) December 16, 2025

Low Temperature Triggered Dense Fog

The fog was triggered by a minimum temperature of 12.5 degrees Celsius recorded at the airport. Despite both the North and South runways being equipped with Category III-B Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), visibility dropped below safe operational limits for pilots and ground staff.

Airlines Issue Early Morning Alerts

Major airlines, including IndiGo and Air India, issued early morning advisories warning passengers of limited operability due to unfavourable weather, particularly across North India and around New Delhi, which also contributed to disruptions.

As Bengaluru woke up wrapped in fog, the city took on a rare, serene appearance. Streets, buildings and trees slowly faded into the mist, making the bustling metro feel more like a quiet hill station. The fog softened the city’s usual morning rush, bringing cooler air, muted sounds and hazy skylines.