Hundreds of flights delayed as fog engulfs northern India

A cyclist pedals across a crossing amidst early morning dense fog in New Delhi, India, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. Delhi, which is witnessing the longest spell of cold weather in the last 22 years, woke up to a blanket of dense fog engulfing most parts of the national capital on Monday (Dec 30) morning, disrupting rail, road and air traffic adversely. - AP

NEW DELHI: Dense fog and hazardous air pollution blanketed northern India and disrupted hundreds of flights and rail traffic on Monday (Dec 30), as harsh winter weather sent temperatures plunging to near-record lows.

The Delhi International Airport warned that only ILS-assisted (instrument landing system) landings were possible until further notice, diverting at least three planes to other airports, and advising passengers to keep in touch with their airlines.