Heavy Rain Causes Waterlogging and Flight Disruptions in Delhi
· India · Hindustan Times, PTI
Heavy rainfall on Friday afternoon led to severe waterlogging across Delhi, affecting key locations including Connaught Place, Akbar Road, and Lajpat Nagar. The adverse weather conditions disrupted operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, resulting in the diversion of at least nine flights between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm. Flight tracking data indicated that over 400 flights faced delays throughout the day. Passengers reported significant inconvenience due to flooded roads and traffic congestion near the airport terminals. Authorities were deployed to clear the water, though the impact on airport operations remained substantial.
Why it matters
The severe weather has disrupted travel for thousands of passengers at India's busiest airport and caused widespread traffic gridlock in the capital.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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