Flights delayed out of Delhi due to severe fog

All airlines facing departure delays since 4:30 a.m., visibility expected to improve by 10:30 a.m.

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BS Reporter Mumbai
Last Updated : Jan 08 2016 | 10:33 AM IST
Flights from Delhi airport have been disrupted since Friday morning due to severe fog, with all airlines facing departure delays since 4:30 a.m.

Visibility at the airport, situated in South Delhi, has been a mere 75 metres since morning, whereas the minimum required for take-0ff is 125 metres. As a result, no flights have been able to take off since 4:30 a.m.

Arrivals, however, are functioning properly withguided landings in CAT-IIIb conditions. 

Visibility is expected to improve by 10:30 a.m.

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First Published: Jan 08 2016 | 10:31 AM IST

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