Delhi’s grand finale for 2025 is essentially a wall of white. As of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, the city is waking up to near-zero visibility, throwing New Year’s Eve travel plans into absolute chaos.
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The thing is, we’re not just talking about a little haze. Visibility at IGI Airport dropped to a measly 50 meters around 4:00 AM. Or nothing. Let’s be real, if you’re trying to get anywhere today, you’re basically flying (or driving) blind. Those too.
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Field Notes: The Travel Meltdown
Delhi Airport is currently a sea of frustrated passengers. Here’s the “ground reality” as of midday:
The Cancellations: A staggering 148 flights have already been scrubbed. That’s 78 arrivals and 70 departures that simply aren’t happening.
The Delays: Over 220 flights are running behind schedule. The airport is operating under CAT III protocols, which is pilot-speak for “we’re using every tech tool we have to keep the runway open.”
The Trains: It’s not just the air. Rail services are hit hard, with major delays reported on almost every route coming into the capital.
The Red Alert: The IMD has issued a red alert for the NCR. Locations like Anand Vihar and Akshardham are reportedly “engulfed.”
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The Weather Forecast: What’s Next?
It’s an ongoing situation where the cold isn’t the only problem. The AQI is hovering around 384, which is firmly in the “Very Poor” category.
| Period | Temperature (Est.) | Weather Condition |
| Today (Dec 31) | Low: 6.4°C / High: 23°C | Dense Fog; Orange Alert till noon. |
| New Year’s Day (Jan 1) | Low: 10°C / High: 19°C | Cloudy with light rain; persistent fog. |
| Rest of the Week | 7°C – 21°C | Moderate to Dense fog expected every morning. |
And here’s the kicker: the IMD is predicting light rain for New Year’s Day. So, if you were planning on an outdoor party to kick off 2026, you might want to move it inside. The rain might clear the smog slightly, but it’s going to make the “chill factor” much worse.
Basically, if you’re headed to the airport, check your flight status every 30 minutes. Airlines like IndiGo and SpiceJet are already offering rebooking and refunds because, let’s face it, the schedule is more of a “suggestion” today.
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