Over 100 flights cancelled at Delhi airport due to dense fog

NEW DELHI: More than 100 flights were cancelled at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Saturday due to dense fog affecting visibility across North India. Officials reported that sixty six arriving flights and sixty three departures were cancelled. Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport issued a passenger advisory as fog continued to blanket the national capital.Earlier today, the airport advised passengers to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight updates.Earlier, in the wake of cold weather and dense fog, Indira Gandhi International Airport reported on Friday that flight operations at the airport were affected, though visibility was gradually improving. The passenger advisory added that arrivals and departures were continuing, with some delays possible.Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Saturday morning, with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 384 at 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).The national capital recorded a higher AQI than on Friday, when it stood at 374 at 4 pm. As a result, large parts of the city were covered in a dense layer of toxic smog, significantly reducing visibility and causing discomfort to residents.