Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Dense Fog Disrupts Delhi-NCR, Air Quality 'Very Poor'
On Thursday morning, a thick fog covered Delhi and nearby areas, making it hard to see and causing traffic jams.
Airplanes also had trouble taking off and landing because of the fog.
The air quality was very bad, with pollution levels in the 'very poor' category.
The weather is expected to stay foggy in the mornings for the next few days.
In Mohali, the fog caused two school buses to crash into each other.
Airlines like SpiceJet, Air India, and IndiGo told passengers to check their flight status because of possible delays or cancellations.
Dense fog reduced visibility to 100 metres at Palam Airport and 200 metres at Safdarjung Airport.
Traffic delays occurred on major roads and highways connecting Delhi with Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and Noida.
Flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport were disrupted due to low visibility.
Air quality in Delhi remained 'very poor' with an AQI of 358.
Two school buses collided in Mohali due to extremely low visibility caused by dense fog.
- Who
- Residents and commuters in Delhi-NCR and Mohali
- What
- Dense fog and severe air pollution
- When
- Thursday morning and forecasted for Friday
- Where
- Delhi-NCR and Mohali
- Why
- Winter intensification and severe air pollution
- Visibility at Palam Airport
- 100 metres
- Visibility at Safdarjung Airport
- 200 metres
- Air Quality Index (AQI)
- 358 (Very Poor)
- Minimum Temperature
- 9.0°C
- Maximum Temperature
- 23°C
- Relative Humidity
- 100% at 8:30 am
- Affected Areas
- Delhi-NCR, Mohali
- Airlines Affected
- SpiceJet, Air India, IndiGo
