The Delhi airport issued a passenger advisory on Tuesday as thick smog blanketed the national capital and disrupted flight operations. The advisory comes after dense fog severely disrupted flight operations on Monday, with several airlines canceling more than 200 flights and diverting some to nearby airports due to poor visibility, a Delhi airport official told PTI. The Delhi airport said in the advisory on Tuesday that flight operations are returning to normal but there are still some disruptions due to the fog conditions. “Flight operations are gradually recovering, but disruptions may continue for certain departures and arrivals. For accurate and timely updates, please contact your airline directly,” it said. The authorities have further ensured the availability of staff for passengers’ convenience. “Our staff are available across terminals to assist passengers and provide necessary support. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding,” the Delhi airport said. IndiGo issues advisory. Crisis-hit IndiGo, which also canceled several flights on Monday, issued an update on the mishap in Delhi on Tuesday. “As winter sets in, early mornings across North India can bring fog that can sometimes delay flight movements. We wanted to share this gentle advance notice so that you can plan with ease and check your flight status before heading to the airport,” it said. IndiGo noted that its officials are closely monitoring the weather situation. “Wherever possible, we make thoughtful adjustments on site to minimize inconvenience and ensure any waiting time is as comfortable as possible,” it said. More than 200 flights canceled on Monday As many as 228 flights were canceled as dense fog blanketed Delhi on Monday, an official told news agency PTI. Five other flights were diverted to nearby airports for landing due to poor visibility amid the fog, the official at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport said. Apart from Air India, which announced the cancellation of around 40 flights in an X-mail this morning, no other airlines, including the crisis-hit IndiGo, shared the numbers of their canceled or delayed flights. “As many as 228 flights – 131 departures and 97 arrivals – have been canceled so far due to poor visibility,” the airport official said. In addition to this, five flights have been diverted so far, he said. Center steps up The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday stepped up its monitoring of flight operations as Delhi airport cancellations continued. In a post on X, the ministry said that senior officials visited the Airport Operations Control Center on Monday to review real-time operations and assess the situation on the ground. “In view of the prevailing fog conditions at Delhi Airport, senior officials of the Ministry of Civil Aviation visited the Airport Operations Control Center and reviewed real-time operations,” the ministry said. It further added that “Airports have been directed to maintain close coordination with stakeholders, ensure timely dissemination of information and facilitate passenger comfort. Passenger safety and smooth operations remain our top priority.” Delhi Airport is the country’s busiest and handles around 1,300 flight movements daily.