Heavy Rain & Storm Disrupt IGI Airport Operations | 48 Flights Diverted
New Delhi: Severe weather swept across Delhi-NCR on Sunday morning, bringing heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds that severely disrupted flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA).
According to airport officials, at least 48 flights were diverted, while several others were delayed or cancelled due to poor visibility and turbulent weather. Passengers faced average delays of 30 minutes or more, as per Flightradar24.
Weather Fallout Across Delhi:
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Waterlogging reported in several low-lying areas:
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Moti Bagh
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Minto Road
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Delhi Cantonment
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DDU Marg
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Nanakpura Underpass severely inundated, disrupting traffic
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Massive traffic snarls near Dhaula Kuan and arterial roads
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Power outages and uprooted trees in parts of South Delhi and West Delhi
Delhi Airport Issues Advisory:
❝Adverse weather has impacted several flight operations. We request passengers to stay in touch with their airlines and check flight status before heading to the airport.❞
— Delhi Airport spokesperson
Red Alert Issued by IMD:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi and surrounding areas, including parts of Uttarakhand and Haryana.
Forecast Highlights:
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Thunderstorms with intense lightning
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Winds at 40–60 kmph, with potential for higher gusts
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More rain is predicted through the evening and night
NOWCAST Warning: “Thunderstorms approaching from the west/northwest. Expect lightning and strong gusty winds in parts of Delhi.”
Passengers Advised:
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Check flight status regularly on airline apps or Delhi Airport Website
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Reach airport early due to traffic and delays
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Stay indoors and avoid open areas during thunderstorm warnings
Wider Impact:
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Rainfall also affected parts of Haryana and Uttarakhand
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IMD warns of localised flooding, landslides in hill states
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Disaster response teams are placed on alert
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