Delhi Airport Fog Advisory Jan 10: Flight Delays & 4.2°C Record Cold Wave Update

Delhi is currently shivering through its coldest morning of the year, and if you’re heading to IGI Airport, “shaking” might be more accurate. As of Saturday, January 10, 2026, a brutal cold wave has pushed temperatures down to a biting 4.2°C, and the fog is so thick you can practically chew it.

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The thing is, the airport has moved into CAT III conditions. Or nothing. Let’s be real, unless your pilot is specifically certified for near-zero visibility landing, you aren’t going anywhere on time today. Those too.

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The “Delhi Freeze” Log: Field Notes

It’s an ongoing situation where the city is fighting a three-front war: record cold, dense fog, and “Very Poor” air quality.

• Flight Chaos: IGI Airport issued an emergency advisory at 6:35 AM. The thing is, “CAT III” is the highest level of instrument landing, but not every plane or pilot can use it. Expect massive delays and some diversions to Jaipur or Ahmedabad.

• The “Toxic” Smog: The AQI has shot up to 361. In some pockets like Nehru Nagar (426) and Dwarka (402), it has officially hit the “Severe” mark. The air is so heavy with moisture and pollutants it feels like a damp blanket.

• The Train Situation: It’s not just the skies. Over 36 trains coming into Delhi are running 2 to 6 hours late. The Tejas Rajdhani from Patna? Five hours behind. And then you have the Sampoorna Kranti trailing by six hours.

• The Record Low: At 4.2°C, this is the coldest Jan morning since 2024. And here’s the kicker—the IMD says the cold wave will persist through January 11, with a “Yellow Alert” for fog until Tuesday.

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Delhi Weather & Travel Snapshot (Jan 10, 2026)

[Table: The Morning Grind in NCR]

And Here’s the Kicker…

The “unseasonal rain” from Friday has actually made it worse. The thing is, the moisture from the rain has turned into even denser fog instead of clearing the air. The IMD is calling it a “persistent haze” that might only lift after 11:00 AM each day.

It’s an ongoing situation where travelers are being told to check their flight or train status before leaving for the station. If you’re driving on the Yamuna Expressway or the KMP, keep those hazard lights on—visibility is dropping to near-zero in the open stretches.

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