Watch: Ghazipur landfill vanishes! Season’s first fog deepens smog in Delhi, lowering visibility | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi experienced its first dense fog of the season on Wednesday, bringing visibility down to zero in several parts of the city.
The Ghazipur landfill, a massive waste dumping site in East Delhi, was completely obscured by the thick fog, disappearing entirely from view.

Visibility also dropped dramatically at Delhi Airport, with zero visibility recorded at 8.30am, and the Runway Visual Range (RVR) fluctuating between 125 and 500 meters across various locations, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Residents across the city reported poor visibility on the roads, along with physical discomforts such as eye irritation, nasal congestion, breathlessness, and coughing.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index (AQI) registered severe levels, with readings of 399 in Anand Vihar, 382 in Punjabi Bagh, and 376 in Ashok Vihar at 8am.

Flights diverted due to low visibility at Delhi airport
Several flights were diverted from Delhi airport on Wednesday morning due to a significant drop in visibility, according to an official.
Delhi AQI stays in ‘very poor’ range for 15th consecutive day
The air quality in Delhi continues to be classified as ‘very poor’, maintaining an AQI reading of 361 for a fortnight, as reported by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Wednesday. According to CPCB measurements taken at 7.30am, Anand Vihar registered an AQI of 395 in the ‘very poor’ category, whilst ITO and Jahangirpuri recorded readings of 374 and 384 respectively.