NEW DELHI: Around 15 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport after the national capital received heavy rains on Tuesday, according to an official.
According to the news agency PTI, which cited an official, out of the 15 flights, 8 were diverted to Jaipur, 5 to Lucknow and 2 to Chandigarh.
"There’s a heavy downpour over Delhi at the moment, causing some temporary disruption to flight schedules. If you’re travelling today, please be aware of potential delays and allow additional time for your journey, especially with traffic moving more slowly than usual," IndiGo said in a post on X at 6.26 pm.
"We're monitoring the situation closely and will get you airborne as soon as possible," it added.
Air India also said that heavy rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi.
Earlier in afternoon, the Delhi airport authority said that flight operations may be impacted due to adverse weather conditions in the national capital.
The airport authority in a statement said that, "Due to inclement weather conditions in Delhi, flight operations at Delhi Airport may be impacted."
It further added that on-ground teams are working to ensure a smooth passenger experience and advised flyers to consider an alternative mode of transport, including the Delhi metro , to get to the airport.
"Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information," it added.
The statement from the airport authority came after heavy rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Tuesday. The darkened skies surprised many commuters and others. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued yellow and orange alerts for Delhi. IMD predicted moderate rainfall accompanied by light thunderstorms and lightning.
Light rain during the day was predicted due to the impact of a Western Disturbance. The region was affected as Delhi woke up to a wet morning on Tuesday, recording the temperature at 21 degrees Celsius, 1.3 degrees below normal.
The AQI falls in the satisfactory category according to the Central Pollution Control Board , which reported the air quality index (AQI) at 68 at 9 am.
According to the news agency PTI, which cited an official, out of the 15 flights, 8 were diverted to Jaipur, 5 to Lucknow and 2 to Chandigarh.
"There’s a heavy downpour over Delhi at the moment, causing some temporary disruption to flight schedules. If you’re travelling today, please be aware of potential delays and allow additional time for your journey, especially with traffic moving more slowly than usual," IndiGo said in a post on X at 6.26 pm.
"We're monitoring the situation closely and will get you airborne as soon as possible," it added.
Air India also said that heavy rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi.
Earlier in afternoon, the Delhi airport authority said that flight operations may be impacted due to adverse weather conditions in the national capital.
The airport authority in a statement said that, "Due to inclement weather conditions in Delhi, flight operations at Delhi Airport may be impacted."
It further added that on-ground teams are working to ensure a smooth passenger experience and advised flyers to consider an alternative mode of transport, including the Delhi metro , to get to the airport.
"Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information," it added.
Due to inclement weather conditions in Delhi, flight operations at Delhi Airport may be impacted, says Delhi Airport. pic.twitter.com/Ox7J48WaQx
— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2025
The statement from the airport authority came after heavy rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Tuesday. The darkened skies surprised many commuters and others. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued yellow and orange alerts for Delhi. IMD predicted moderate rainfall accompanied by light thunderstorms and lightning.
#WATCH | National capital of Delhi witnesses heavy rainfall
— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2025
Visuals from central Delhi pic.twitter.com/YS8wSGQNFl
Light rain during the day was predicted due to the impact of a Western Disturbance. The region was affected as Delhi woke up to a wet morning on Tuesday, recording the temperature at 21 degrees Celsius, 1.3 degrees below normal.
VIDEO | Delhi: Heavy rain lashes the national capital, bringing a sudden dip in temperature. Visuals from Akbar Road.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 7, 2025
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/2NqOslvf2r
The AQI falls in the satisfactory category according to the Central Pollution Control Board , which reported the air quality index (AQI) at 68 at 9 am.
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