US EditionDelhi-NCR rains LIVE Updates: 15 flight diverted, severe traffic congestion reported as heavy rains hit capital city
IMD's orange alert warns of moderate rain with thunderstorms causing 15 flight diversions and severe waterlogging disrupting traffic, officials said.
- On Tuesday, heavy rain and gusty winds lashed Delhi as the India Meteorological Department issued yellow and orange alerts forecasting moderate rain with thunderstorms, while Delhi Airport warned flight operations could be affected.
- The India Meteorological Department said a Western Disturbance over Northwest India produced scattered rainfall and gusty winds reaching 30-50 kmph, extending alerts to nearby districts.
- The Capital recorded a minimum of 21°C, 1.3°C below normal, while Safdarjung, Palam and Ridge weather stations logged 12.6 mm, 11 mm and 11.7 mm rainfall, causing waterlogging and traffic jams on Ring Road and Outer Ring Road.
- Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet issued advisories urging passengers to check flight status as 15 flights were diverted from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Jaipur, Lucknow and Chandigarh.
- Delhi Traffic Police advised motorists to avoid flooded routes and drive with caution, as municipal authorities deployed emergency teams to clear drains and assist commuters.
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15 Flights Diverted from Delhi Airport Due to Heavy Rain
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. As many as 15 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport on Tuesday due to heavy rain in the national capital, according to airport authorities. India News | 15 Flights Diverted from Delhi Airport Due to Heavy Rain.
Delhi-NCR rains LIVE Updates: 15 flight diverted, severe traffic congestion reported as heavy rains hit capital city
THE IMD has issued yellow and orange alerts for the national capital. It forecasts moderate rainfall accompanied by light thunderstorms and lightning.
Delhi Weather: IMD issues yellow and orange alerts forecasting moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning
Moderate thunderstorms with lightning, hail, and wind speeds ranging between 40–60 kmph are likely over parts of central, southwest, west, northwest and north Delhi, said the weather department
Delhi-NCR weather update: Heavy rain lashes several regions amid IMD's orange alert
Several parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed heavy rainfall on Tuesday evening which led to waterlogging in low-lying areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier issued an orange alert for various regions of the capital. According to the IMD, districts including North Delhi, North East Delhi, Central Delhi, New Delhi, South Delhi, South East Delhi and Gurugram were expected to be affected by the evening…
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