Dense fog enveloped large parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday (December 18, 2025) morning, significantly reducing visibility and disrupting normal movement across the national capital.
Visibility at the Indira Gandhi International Airport and Palam was 100 metres due to “dense fog” conditions, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). While Safdarjung Airport reported visibility of 200 metres, indicating poor conditions across the region.
General visibility is expected to gradually improve during the day. Meanwhile, the overall air quality of Delhi continued to be in the ‘very poor’ category, as per official data.
But some areas in the city, including Anand Vihar and Mundka, continued to reel under ‘severe’ air pollution.
The dense fog affected road traffic in several areas, with vehicles seen moving slowly on major arterial roads and highways connecting Delhi with neighbouring cities in NCR. Morning commuters faced delays as low visibility prompted motorists to exercise caution.
