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The national capital experienced significant rainfall, leading to waterlogging and traffic jams in various areas. (Photo: India TV News)
The heavy rains in the national capital caused significant waterlogging and traffic congestion in multiple areas.
At least 10 flights that were to land at the Delhi airport were diverted on Wednesday evening due to heavy rains in the national capital.
An official said that at least 10 flights were diverted at the airport after 1930 hours due to bad weather. Of these, eight were diverted to Jaipur and two flights to Lucknow.
The national capital witnessed heavy rains that also caused waterlogging and traffic congestion in several areas.
On social media platform X, airlines said that flights might get affected due to the bad weather.
Vistara said flight UK998 from Pune to Delhi has been diverted to Lucknow due to bad weather at the Delhi airport.
Flights to and from Delhi may get affected due to bad weather this evening. “Guests are advised to start early for the airport, as slow traffic and waterlogging may delay movement”, Air India said.
SpiceJet said that due to “bad weather (heavy rain) in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected”.
“We have a special announcement straight from the heavenly skies! The rain gods have decided to shower #Delhi with their blessings tonight. As a result, we’re expecting heavy rainfall throughout the night,” IndiGo said in a post on X and asked passengers to check the status of their flights.
