9 Delhi-bound flights diverted to Jaipur, Dehradun
Flights Diverted Due to Low Visibility at Delhi Airport
On November 18, several flights scheduled to land at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi were diverted due to low visibility. Initially, five flights were affected, but the number increased to nine, with eight flights redirected to Jaipur and one to Dehradun.
Advisory for Passengers
The Delhi Airport issued an advisory warning passengers that flight operations might be disrupted. Passengers were advised to contact their airlines for the latest updates.
Severe Air Quality in Delhi
The air quality in Delhi has reached 'severe plus' levels, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 489. Various areas in the city recorded alarming AQI levels, such as Dwarka Sector 8 at 500 and Ashok Vihar at 497.
Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 4
In response to the pollution crisis, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan. This includes an 8-point action plan, banning the entry of most trucks into Delhi, except those carrying essential goods or services. Restrictions also apply to Light Commercial Vehicles and construction activities.
Doubts Revealed
Low Visibility
Low visibility means that it's hard to see things clearly because of fog, smoke, or pollution in the air. This can make it difficult for pilots to land planes safely.
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport is the main airport in Delhi, the capital city of India. It's one of the busiest airports in the country.
AQI
AQI stands for Air Quality Index. It's a number that shows how clean or polluted the air is. A higher number means the air is more polluted.
Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan
This is a set of rules that are put in place when air pollution becomes very bad. Stage 4 is the most serious level, and it includes strict measures to reduce pollution, like stopping trucks from entering the city and halting construction work.
Flights Diverted
When flights are diverted, it means they are sent to land at a different airport than originally planned. This happens when it's not safe to land at the intended airport.
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