WorldPhoto: NDTVPost-Diwali Haze Causes 44% Flight Departure Delays at Delhi Airport
Delhi's post-Diwali pollution caused severe visibility issues at Indira Gandhi International Airport, triggering low-visibility operating procedures. Despite CAT-III equipped runways, 44% of departing flights between November 8 midnight and November 9 8 pm were delayed by an average of 20 minutes. Arrivals faced minimal delays. Factors like runway visual range, aircraft equipment, and pilot qualifications affected operations during the smog and shallow fog conditions.
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