US EditionBJP, AAP lock horns as rain wreaks havoc in Delhi
- On Friday morning, strong winds, heavy rains, and dust storms struck New Delhi, killing four people and disrupting daily life.
- The event followed an intense thunderstorm with wind speeds up to 80 kmph and nearly 8 cm of rainfall in three hours, causing widespread damage.
- The storm uprooted trees, flooded streets and underpasses, blocked roads near the airport, delayed over 100 flights, and caused traffic congestion across the city.
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ordered officials to identify waterlogging sites and find solutions, while airlines stated efforts to minimise disruptions during the storm.
- The incident exposed challenges in Delhi’s infrastructure, leading to political disputes about responsibility, while authorities continue managing ongoing weather alerts.
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Three flights diverted, over 100 delayed due to inclement weather in Delhi
New Delhi: Three flights were diverted and over 100 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport on Friday morning as thunderstorms and gusty winds disrupted operations. An official said two flights that were to land at the Delhi airport were diverted to Jaipur and one to Ahmedabad. More than 100 flights were delayed, according to data from flight tracking website Flightradar24.com. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), which operates the airport…
Unseasonal Rain Sinks Delhi; Failure of Four-Engine BJP Govt Exposed: AAP - Clarion India
Key areas across Delhi faced severe waterlogging, causing immense difficulties to the commuters NEW DELHI — The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) severely criticised the BJP’s so-called “four-engine government” after the national capital’s several important roads, including Minto Road, ITO, Dhaula Kuan, Delhi Airport, and Old Rajendra Nagar, submerged in several feet of water in the first rain ahead of the monsoon. As traffic grounded to a halt and citizens…
Rain, Lightning Strikes Kill 7 In North India; 200 Flights Delayed, J&K Highway Closed
New Delhi/Gurugram/Chandigarh/Lucknow/Shimla, May 2: Torrential rain lashed north India, including the Delhi-NCR, early Friday, leading to at least seven people dying, uprooting over 100 trees, and delaying more than 200 flights. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was blocked after the rain caused a landslide. A 28-year-old woman and her three children were killed when their house in southwest Delhi’s Najafgarh area collapsed after a tree fell …
Delhi Airport: 40 flights diverted, 100 flights delayed… Passengers at Delhi airport troubled due to 78 KM speed storm and heavy rain
The weather in Delhi-NCR changed suddenly this morning. A dust storm blew with a speed of 70 to 80 kilometers. A severe storm came and heavy rain fell. The bad weather in Delhi has also affected the movement of flights. About 100 flights are delayed and 40 flights have been diverted. Due to bad weather, IndiGo’s 6E-12 Istanbul-Delhi flight was diverted to Ahmedabad at 5.50 am. The airlines have issued an advisory for passengers to plan their fut…
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