More flight cancellations are likely as the IMD said that the ‘dense to very dense fog conditions’ are likely to continue over north India over the next four-five days.
The low visibility due to dense fog has affected flight and railway operations with over a 100 flights to Delhi from across the country getting cancelled on Wednesday. The number is expected to be higher on Thursday.
12 flight from and to Pune were cancelled due to the closure of Chennai Airport. However, Chennai airport resumed operations Today after being temporarily closed due to Cyclone Michaung, Pune News, Times Now
The Chennai airport has been severely affected by continuous heavy rainfall, leading to waterlogging in the apron area and resulting in the suspension of all flight operations until 11 pm Monday.