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Delhi Rains Disrupt Flights: 15 Delhi-Bound Flights Diverted; Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet Issue Advisories
Bad weather led to more than 280 delays and over 20 cancellations, while airlines urged passengers to check flight status before leaving.
On Monday, heavy rains and thunderstorms lashed Delhi as the IMD issued red and orange alerts, with winds of 30-40 kmph striking parts of the city.
Air India and IndiGo released travel advisories warning that adverse weather conditions "may impact" flight operations and urged passengers to check status before heading to the airport.
At least 15 flights were diverted at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday, with 12 redirected to Jaipur, two to Chandigarh, and one to Lucknow.
Flight tracking data from Flightradar24 showed over 280 services were delayed and more than 20 flights were cancelled, straining the airport's typical capacity of more than 1,300 daily movements.
The IMD's continued red and orange alerts signal prolonged weather challenges ahead, as airlines maintained travel advisories for passengers navigating disrupted schedules.