Dense fog disrupts flights in Varanasi as cold weather tightens grip on UP

Lucknow, Nov 2 (UNI) Cold weather and dense fog have tightened their grip on Uttar Pradesh following a spell of heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Arnab last week. Several cities in Purvanchal, including Varanasi, Gorakhpur and Deoria, witnessed poor visibility on Monday morning, disrupting flight operations and bringing a noticeable chill to the state. According to sources visibility in Varanasi dropped to 200 meters at 7 a.m. on Monday. This prevented two flights from landing. IndiGo's Bengaluru-Varanasi and Delhi-Varanasi flights were diverted to Lucknow. Now the condition have improved and the flights were reaching Varanasi. Sunlight is weakening in Awadh…