Weather News: 20 Flights Diverted, Numerous Delays due to Severe Weather In Delhi

Highlights:

1. 20 Flights Diverted, Numerous Delays due to Severe Weather at Delhi's IGI Airport
2. Rain Alert: Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Arunachal, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Beyond!
3. 308 Lives Lost in Maharashtra Due to Misty Weather Accidents Last Year

20 Flights Diverted, Numerous Delays due to Severe Weather at Delhi's IGI Airport

Delhi Airport Disruption:

Severe weather on Saturday impacted Delhi's IGI Airport, diverting 20 flights and causing delays. Visibility issues led to diversions to airports like Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, and Chandigarh.

Weather Update:

Between 7:30 am and 10:30 am, 20 flights were redirected due to low visibility. Delhi's AQI reached 375, classified as 'very poor'. Smog, a mix of pollutants, contributed to hazy conditions and reduced visibility.

Air Quality Details:

Anand Vihar and Ashok Vihar recorded 'very poor' air quality with AQI readings of 388 and 386 at 6:00 am. The AQI scale categorizes 0-100 as 'good,' 100-200 as 'moderate,' 200-300 as 'poor,' 300-400 as 'very poor,' and 400-500 or above as 'severe.'

Rain Alert: Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Arunachal, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Beyond!

Sunday (December 3):

Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh Coast: Heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms with the potential for isolated extremely heavy falls.

Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andaman-Nicobar: Fairly widespread rain and thunderstorms.

Arunachal Pradesh: Isolated to scattered snow/rain and thunderstorms.

Other Regions (Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep): Isolated to scattered rain and thunderstorms.

308 Lives Lost in Maharashtra Due to Misty Weather Accidents Last Year

Statistics: 308 deaths, 455 injuries due to road accidents in foggy and misty conditions last year, as per the Ministry of Road Transport's report.

Weather Impact:

Visibility and Road Conditions: Experts highlight weather's dual impact on visibility and road surfaces. Slippery roads increase accident risks.

Safety Tips:

Caution and Slow Driving: Motorists are advised to drive cautiously and slowly during such weather.

Fog Lights: Keep fog lights on for better visibility.

Timing: Avoid driving from 4 am to 7-8 am, a vulnerable period for haze or fog.