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This article talks about how dense fog has disrupted travel schedules in Prayagraj for the 24th day in a row, affecting flights and trains significantly.
On Tuesday morning, thick fog caused major travel disruptions in Prayagraj. This was the 24th consecutive day where fog affected transportation. Both flights and trains faced delays, making it a tough day for travelers.
At Prayagraj Airport, Indigo’s flights to Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, and Mumbai were significantly delayed. For instance, the flight to Bhubaneswar, which was supposed to arrive at 11:00 AM, came in late at 12:40 PM, leading to a departure time of 1:19 PM instead of 11:35 AM.
Passengers flying to Mumbai faced a similar situation, with their flight arriving at 1:22 PM and taking off at 2:11 PM. The Bengaluru flight was also delayed, arriving at 12:32 PM and leaving at 1:29 PM. Other flights to Hyderabad faced delays as well.
The fog was so dense that trains scheduled to arrive in the morning were only reaching in the afternoon. The Prayagraj Express, known for being a VIP train, arrived five hours late. Additionally, the Ham Safar Express took over six hours to reach its destination.
Due to the severe weather, the rail authorities had to cancel several trains, including the Triveni and Gorakhpur Special. Overall, Tuesday proved to be a tiring day for travelers, with schedules thrown off significantly by the fog.
Summary:
- Dense fog disrupted travel in Prayagraj for 24 days straight.
- Indigo flights faced significant delays at Prayagraj Airport.
- Trains also experienced major delays, with some arriving hours late.
- Several trains were canceled due to the severe weather conditions.
- Travelers had a challenging day with schedules completely upended.