Air India issues advisory as fog disrupts flights in Delhi, North India
New Delhi: Air India on Tuesday issued a travel advisory warning passengers of possible flight disruptions due to dense fog and poor visibility over Delhi and parts of northern India on the morning of January 7, NDTV reported.
In a post on X, the airline said heavy fog could have a cascading impact on flight schedules across its network, leading to delays, diversions or cancellations. Air India said it is closely monitoring weather conditions and has put proactive measures in place to minimise inconvenience to passengers.
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The airline highlighted its FogCare policy, under which passengers booked on affected flights can reschedule their journeys at no additional cost or opt for a full refund without penalty.
Air India advised passengers scheduled to travel on Wednesday to check the latest status of their flights before heading to the airport and to plan for additional travel time.
Meanwhile, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport said flight operations are continuing under CAT III conditions, allowing aircraft to land in low visibility, though some delays are expected. Passengers have been asked to stay in touch with their respective airlines for updates.
As per the report, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that these cold-day conditions are likely to persist through tomorrow, suggesting no immediate relief for residents from the cold.
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Nine dead as fire breaks out in residential building in east Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): A fire broke out in a residential building in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar early Sunday, leaving nine people belonging to two families dead, including a toddler, officials said.
The incident was reported around 3.48 am at a four-storey building in Vivek Vihar Phase-I, following which police, fire and disaster management teams rushed to the spot.
According to the police, the blaze engulfed flats on the second, third and fourth floors of the building, prompting a large-scale rescue operation.The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) said nine charred bodies were recovered from different floors.
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"One body was recovered from the first floor, five from the second floor and three from the staircase which was found locked," the DFS officer said.
Those found dead on the second floor have been identified as Arvind Jain (60), his wife Anita Jain (58), son Nishant Jain (35), daughter-in-law Anchal Jain (33) and grandchild Akash Jain.
On the third floor, three members of a family were found dead. They were identified as Nitin Jain (50), wife Shailey Jain (48) and son Samyak Jain (25).
On the first floor a woman identified as Shikha Jain (45) was found dead while her husband Naveen Jain (48) sustained injuries.
A senior police officer said, "Around 10 to 15 people were rescued from the premises during the firefighting operation. Two of them, who sustained minor injuries, were shifted to the Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital."
A total of 12 fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the flames, while teams from the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), traffic police and local police assisted in the rescue and evacuation efforts.
Police said the fire was brought under control after several hours. Efforts are underway to determine the cause of the fire, police said.
Further investigation and proceedings are underway.
