More than 50 flights delayed, 10 derived after heavy rain and dust storm Delhi hit; Airlines Issue Advisory | Today news

Weather warning of Delhi: An intense dust storm swept across Delhi-NCR on Wednesday night, followed by heavy rain showers and hail, causing a significant disruption of flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport (Igia). According to Hindustan Times report, at least ten flights were derived – mostly to Jaipur, with one being diverted to Mumbai – and more than 50 flights faced delays between 19:45 and 20:00. The sudden serious weather is attributed to strong wind shaving and heavy rains, which have affected both takeoff and landings. Flight developments at Delhi, Delhi Airport, and major carriers such as Air India and Indigo have issued advice to encourage passengers to check their flight status before traveling to the airport. “Many domestic and international flights to Delhi airport from different airports have been brought to a standstill or derived due to weather conditions,” Ani quoted the Delhi airport. “Due to bad weather and thunderstorms, flight operations at Delhi airport can be affected. Our teams on the ground work diligently with all stakeholders to ensure a seamless and efficient passenger experience. Passengers are requested to contact the airline for updated flight information,” Delhi Airport said. Delhi airport has ensured that teams on the ground work diligently to maintain a smooth passenger experience despite the unfavorable conditions. Indigo also emphasized the impact of heavy rains and thunderstorms livestock over Delhi, Chandigarh and Kolkata, who advised travelers to allow extra time for their commuting due to weakening and slow moving traffic. One indigo flight from Delhi to Srinagar encountered a sudden hailstorm mid-flight, but ended up safely after established protocols. The airline confirmed that the aircraft would undergo the necessary inspections before returning to service, and passengers were prioritized upon their arrival for care. IMD Delhi: Weather change causes after long -lasting prolonged heat waves, Delhi and surrounding regions had a dramatic weather shift on Wednesday night. While the dust storm, hail and heavy rain disrupted flights and road traffic, they also brought much -needed rest of the intense summer heat. Passengers and commuters are advised to keep abreast of weather conditions and flight statuses as the monsoon season approaches and volatile weather patterns continue. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) explained that a cloud mass enters north Delhi and moves south-south-southeast, which caused a dust storm, accompanied by strong winds that blow at a speed of 50-60 km/h, and up to 70 km/h, along with light rainfall. At Palam, the temperature dropped from 37 ° C at about 19:30 to 23 ° C, which provides relief after days of scorching heat, where the temperature rose above 40 ° C and the ‘feeling like’ temperature became 50.2 ° C earlier Wednesday. The dust-laden winds reduced visibility in parts of Delhi-NCR, affecting traffic traffic and causing some disruption. The heavy rain and thunderstorms also expanded to parts of the Karnal district of Haryana. IMD update: Continuous weather patterns, warnings IMD predicts very heavy rainfall over Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala for the next six to seven days. A low-pressure area is expected to form over the Eastern Central Arabian Sea near the North Karnataka-Goa caste, which is likely to increase to depression within 36 hours.