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As a result of fog that occurred in the morning of [specific date placeholder] many flights operations at Kolkata Airport was affected. Their schedules were affected and numerous flights delayed and rerouted, some passengers were left stranded on the tarmac. Threats: The IMD has forecast that dense fog conditions are likely to continue, particularly on Friday morning, and will also disrupt activities.
Extent of Disruptions at Kolkata Airport
1. Flight Delays and Cancellations:
Flights coming into and going out of Kolkata Airport were delayed by up to [specific hours placeholder].
[Specific number placeholder] flights were based on visibility problems.
2. Diversions:
Only international flights were operating and those too were conveying passengers to [alternate airports placeholder, e.g., Bhubaneswar or Guwahati] so, additional problems for passengers.
3. Passenger Impact:
At least hundreds of passengers were stuck at the airport with many demanding explanations of no updates as well as being barred from rescheduling their flights.
IMD’s Prediction of Dense Fog
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of dense to very dense fog in Kolkata and adjoining areas:
Key Details:
Timing: For the town, there is likely to be dense fog on Friday morning right from early morning to mid morning.
Visibility Levels: It may further reduce visibility to [specific meter placeholder] which may cause frequent disruptions to flight and disruption of road traffic.
Temperature Impact: This is because besides the foggy conditions, there are also low temperatures with which the travelers have to deal.
How Airlines and Authorities Are Responding
1. Measures at Kolkata Airport:
Runway Upgrades: Kolkata airport has installed Category III Instrument Landing System (ILS) on the airport’s runways to support flights in conditions of low visibility.
Announcements: Details are being relayed regularly to the passengers through the airport display and over the loudspeakers.
2. Airline Support:
Some of the accommodations being extended to passengers include option of rescheduling or getting full refunds.
Extra ground staff have been provided to attend to the passenger’s inquiries as well as the arrangements of other means of transportation.
Passenger Advice for Upcoming Travel
If you’re planning to travel through Kolkata Airport during this period, consider the following tips:
1. Check Flight Status:
You can always track the standing of your flight through the airline’s application or through the Kolkata Airport site.
2. Arrive Early:
It is important to get to the airport well in advance of the hour of the flight so that a delay is catered for.
3. Plan Alternatives:
If this is possible, avoid travelling during the day or, if your flight is early in the morning and the weather is bad, try to move your flight to the period when the visibility is better.
4. Stay Informed:
Use IMD and local updates from news sources to update yourself about the weather.
Impact of Dense Fog Beyond the Airport
The dense fog is not just disrupting flights but also affecting other forms of transportation and daily life:
1. Road Traffic:
Problems with visibility have caused some momentary traffic jams on large avenues and main streets, and also endangered passengers’ lives.
2. Railways:
Even timetables have not been spared as some tested routes revealing several long distance trains in diminished schedules.
3. Health Concerns:
People with respiratory ailments might find that with the cold and fog it remains difficult to breathe at times.
