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Heavy Delhi Rain Floods Airport, Diverts Nine Flights
Heavy rain fell on Delhi and nearby areas on Friday.
The rain caused flooding in some streets and at parts of the airport.
Nine airplanes could not land at Delhi’s airport and were sent to other cities.
Four went to Jaipur, four to Lucknow and one to Ahmedabad.
Airport workers later removed the water.
Weather officials warned that more rain and thunderstorms could come on Saturday.
They said the weather should improve from Sunday.
People in low-lying areas may still face waterlogging if more heavy rain arrives.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused waterlogging across parts of Delhi-NCR on Friday.
Nine flights were diverted from Indira Gandhi International Airport between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.
Four flights went to Jaipur, four to Lucknow and one to Ahmedabad.
Airport waterlogging was later cleared, with authorities saying operations continued normally.
The India Meteorological Department forecast more rain and thunderstorms on Saturday before improvement from Sunday.
- Who
- Residents, commuters, airport authorities and airline passengers in Delhi-NCR were affected.
- What
- Heavy rain caused waterlogging and led to nine flight diversions from Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- Where
- Delhi-NCR, including Indira Gandhi International Airport and several city neighborhoods.
- When
- Friday, September 4, 2026; the diversions occurred between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms affected the region, with conditions linked to a low-pressure area, the monsoon trough and upper-level weather disturbances.
Disruption and Flooding Concerns
Airport Operations Restored
Impact at the airport
Disruption and Flooding Concerns
Heavy rain caused waterlogging around the airport and forced nine flights to divert.
Airport Operations Restored
Airport authorities said the water was removed and staff continued operating the airport normally.
Risk from further rain
Disruption and Flooding Concerns
Further heavy showers could worsen waterlogging and disrupt roads, particularly in low-lying areas.
Airport Operations Restored
The weather office expected conditions to improve from Sunday, with a green warning issued for September 6.
Key facts
- Flights diverted
- Nine flights
- Diversion destinations
- Four to Jaipur, four to Lucknow and one to Ahmedabad
- Highest reported rainfall
- 75.6 mm at Palam by 5:30 p.m.
- Other rainfall totals
- Naraina recorded 54 mm, Janakpuri 48.5 mm, Lodi Road 34.6 mm and Safdarjung 32.6 mm
- Saturday forecast
- Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms, with isolated heavy downpours possible
- Wind warning
- Winds of 40-50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning
- Monsoon rainfall
- Delhi had received 509.8 mm, 11% above the 457.5 mm normal
Sources
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