The Economics of Weather
Cold Waves, Fog and Disruption
How winter fog in north India delays flights and trains, cold waves affect health and work, and technologies like CAT III landing help.
North Indian winters bring fog and cold.
Fog
- Dense fog delays and cancels flights and trains.
- Road accidents rise.
CAT III
Airports like Delhi use CAT III instrument landing systems, letting trained pilots land in low visibility.
Trains
Fog safety devices help train drivers, but many trains still run late.
Cold waves
- Homeless and poor people face health risks.
- Crops like mustard can suffer frost damage.
Costs
Delays cost passengers and firms time and money.
The foggy morning
Dozens of Delhi flights are delayed as fog cuts visibility below safe levels.
Thinking fog is a minor problem
It disrupts transport and costs money.
Key takeaways
- Fog delays flights and trains.
- CAT III systems help landings.
- Cold waves harm the poor.
- Delays cost time and money.
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