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Delhi's Post-Diwali Toxic Haze Leads To 44% Delay In Flight Departures
Post-Diwali toxic haze caused 44% flight departure delays in Delhi.
Context
What happened: Delhi Airport activated its first Low Visibility Procedure of the 2026-27 winter season on Diwali night, as post-Diwali haze affected operations.
Key numbers: 44% delay in flight departures; LVP activated for the 2026-27 winter season.
Why it matters: The haze reduced visibility enough to trigger the airport's low visibility protocol, which was tied to the reported departure delays.
What changed
Delhi Airport activated its first Low Visibility Procedure of the 2026-27 winter season on Diwali night, as post-Diwali haze affected operations.
Why it matters
The haze reduced visibility enough to trigger the airport's low visibility protocol, which was tied to the reported departure delays.
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Nov 10, 2026 10:05 AM ET