How do planes take off, land in dense fog, and is Delhi airport prepared?

Dense fog in north India has led to several flights getting delayed. How equipped is Delhi airport? Read to find out

North India has been gripped with dense fog and severe cold for the past few days. Airports, especially Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, have issued constant advisories to passengers on flight delays. On Monday, five flights that were to land at the Delhi Airport were diverted to Jaipur due to low visibility.

Delhi airport tweeted, "Due to dense fog, flight operations at Delhi Airport may get affected. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information. Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted."

The pilots face considerable difficulties in taxiing and taking off. It also poses challenges during the