Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Fog and Snow Disrupt Flights Across India
Heavy snowfall in Leh, Ladakh, has caused flights to be put on hold at the Kushok Bakula Rimpoche Airport.
Meanwhile, dense fog is expected to disrupt air travel in several parts of India, including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Delhi-NCR.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of very dense fog conditions that may last till January 6.
Airlines like IndiGo and SpiceJet have issued advisories, warning passengers of delays and potential network-wide impacts.
IndiGo is taking steps to minimize delays once the weather clears, such as pre-boarding passengers and offering 'Plan B' services, allowing affected passengers to rebook their flights or request a full refund.
Schools in Lucknow have been closed till January 8 due to severe cold conditions.
Passengers are advised to check their flight status and stay tuned to official airline communications.
Heavy snowfall in Leh, Ladakh, has halted flight operations at Kushok Bakula Rimpoche Airport.
Dense fog is expected to disrupt air travel in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Delhi-NCR.
IndiGo and SpiceJet have issued advisories, warning passengers of delays and potential network-wide impacts.
IndiGo is implementing a proactive strategy, including pre-boarding, to minimize delays once the weather clears.
The disruption is expected to last for 24 to 48 hours in Leh and up to 4-5 days in other regions due to adverse weather conditions.
- Who
- Passengers traveling to and from affected regions, IndiGo and SpiceJet airlines
- What
- Flight disruptions due to dense fog and heavy snowfall
- When
- January 5-6, 2026 (with potential disruptions lasting up to 4-5 days)
- Where
- Kushok Bakula Rimpoche Airport, Leh, Delhi-NCR, and other parts of northwest, central, east, and northeast India
- Why
- Dense fog and heavy snowfall causing poor visibility and adverse weather conditions
- Affected Regions
- Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi-NCR, Leh
- Airlines Affected
- IndiGo, SpiceJet
- Cause of Disruption
- Dense fog and heavy snowfall
- Temperature in Leh
- Minus 10.6 degrees Celsius
- Duration of Disruption
- Expected to last 24 to 48 hours in Leh, 4-5 days in other regions
- Passenger Options
- Rebook flights or request a full refund
- School Closures
- Lucknow schools closed till January 8
- Delhi AQI
- 279 (Poor)
