Delhi Rain: 15 Flights Diverted, Including 3 International, Amid Heavy Rain And Storms - VIDEO
Rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Monday, triggering waterlogging and traffic congestion, while adverse weather conditions led to the diversion of 15 flights, including three international services, at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Flights diverted amid heavy rain According to reports, 12 flights were diverted to Jaipur, two to Chandigarh and one to Lucknow as heavy rainfall and…
On Monday, heavy rain and storms hit various parts of Delhi, resulting in waterlogging and traffic jams. The adverse weather also caused the diversion of 15 flights, including three international services, at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Twelve flights were rerouted to Jaipur, two to Chandigarh, and one to Lucknow due to the heavy rainfall and thunderstorms disrupting flight operations.
The Delhi Airport issued an advisory at noon, stating the city was experiencing "inclement weather conditions" as per the India Meteorological Department's forecast. However, they assured passengers that airport operations were normal at the time of the advisory and advised them to verify with their airlines for the most recent updates.
The Delhi weather office issued red and yellow alerts for heavy and moderate rainfall in various districts, with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds forecasted at speeds of 30-40 kmph. Commuters shared updates on social media about traffic snarls and waterlogging in different areas of the capital. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 27.8 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung, which was 1.4 degrees above the normal average. The Ridge had the lowest minimum temperature at 24 degrees Celsius.
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