Fog induced low visibility halt operations at IGI airport

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IANS New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 31 2017 | 10:25 AM IST

Operations at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport here came to a halt on Sunday as fog reduced the minimum required visibility to operate flights.

According to an airport official, both landing and take-off of flights have been stopped since 7.30 a.m. Sunday morning.

"Operations are still on hold," the official told IANS at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning.

As per unofficial estimates, 10 flights had to be diverted from the airport.

--IANS

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First Published: Dec 31 2017 | 10:18 AM IST

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