Rain accompanied by strong winds disrupted flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) on Saturday evening, forcing several aircraft to divert to nearby airports.
Airlines have also warned passengers of possible delays and disruptions as bad weather continues to affect operations in both Delhi and Mumbai.
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15 FLIGHTS DIVERTED FROM DELHI
According to airport officials, 15 Delhi-bound flights were diverted because of unsuitable weather conditions over the national capital.
Of these, nine flights were diverted to Jaipur, while two each landed in Amritsar and Lucknow. One flight each was diverted to Mumbai and Chandigarh.
Jaipur International Airport received the following diverted flights:
- TG323
- AI2778
- AI2466
- AI1111
- AI1838
- 6E064
- 6E849
- KC907
- 6E2179
- AI4308
- AI2432
Airport authorities said flight movements may continue to be affected depending on weather conditions.
RAIN AND GUSTY WINDS HIT DELHI
Delhi witnessed a sudden change in weather on Saturday evening as rain and gusty winds swept across several parts of the city.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature was recorded at 36.8 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 22.6 degrees Celsius.
AIRLINES ISSUE TRAVEL ADVISORIES
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Air India has advised passengers travelling to and from Delhi and Mumbai to check their flight status before leaving for the airport.
In a post on X, the airline said, “Adverse weather conditions may impact flight operations to and from Mumbai and Delhi.”
IndiGo also issued a travel advisory, saying bad weather in Delhi and Mumbai has affected flight schedules. The airline said it is closely monitoring the situation and requested passengers to stay updated through its website or mobile app before travelling.
In a separate advisory for Mumbai, IndiGo said adverse weather has also affected flight operations there, which could lead to longer wait times on the ground and onboard aircraft.
PASSENGERS ADVISED TO CHECK FLIGHT STATUS
Passengers travelling to or from Delhi and Mumbai are advised to check the latest flight status before heading to the airport and allow extra time for their journey.
Airlines have said their teams are assisting affected passengers as weather conditions continue to impact operations.
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