New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- As many as 61 flights were cancelled, over 400 flights were delayed, and five flights were diverted due to low visibility, the Delhi Airport said on Monday, December 15.

Flight services were disrupted at the Delhi airport on Monday as a dense blanket of smog continued to cover the national capital and its adjoining areas, with air quality in the 'severe' category.

This reduced visibility and disrupted flight and train operations.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'orange' alert for dense smog on Monday.

Amid low visibility issues, the Delhi Airport issued an advisory for flyers early Monday morning.

It posted on X, "Due to dense fog, flight operations may experience disruptions."

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