HANOI: Flights in Noi Bai International Airport (NIA) in Hanoi could not take off or land, due to the unusual thick fog cloaking the capital city on 2nd February, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported.
Thick fog and low cloud cover limited visibility for pilots, making it unsafe for aircraft operations. Many flights were affected, forcing the Noi Bai International Airport to activate a safety protocol.
There were about 37 flights unable to land at the Noi Bai International Airport, with 12 flights diverted to nearby airports.
The phenomenon of dense fog typically occurs in Hanoi and northern provinces of Vietnam around February and March. The fog in Hanoi also accompanied bad PM2.5 levels throughout the city. Central districts such as Dong Da and Ba Dinh registered figures of around 260, while suburbs such as Nam Tu Liem and Cau Giay are around 230, all of which are at “very unhealthy” levels.
Source: Emirates News Agency