Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Heavy Rain Diverts 15 Delhi-Bound Flights, Airlines Issue Advisories
Heavy rain and thunderstorms disrupted flights at Delhi’s main airport on Monday.
At least 15 flights heading to Delhi were sent to other airports instead.
Most went to Jaipur, while others went to Chandigarh and Lucknow.
Three of the flights sent to Jaipur were international.
Rain also caused waterlogging and traffic jams in Delhi-NCR.
IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet asked passengers to check their flight information before leaving home.
The weather department warned of rain, lightning and strong winds in parts of Delhi.
More rain was possible early in the week, but mostly dry weather was expected from Thursday onward.
At least 15 Delhi-bound flights were diverted after heavy rain and thunderstorms disrupted operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Twelve flights were diverted to Jaipur, two to Chandigarh and one to Lucknow; three diverted to Jaipur were international.
IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet advised passengers to check flight statuses before travelling to the airport.
Rain caused waterlogging and traffic snarls across parts of Delhi-NCR, potentially lengthening journeys to the airport.
The India Meteorological Department forecast continued rain on Monday, with largely dry conditions expected from Thursday through Sunday.
- Who
- At least 15 Delhi-bound flights, airlines, airport authorities, passengers and the India Meteorological Department were involved.
- What
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms disrupted airport operations, leading to flight diversions, delays and airline travel advisories.
- When
- Monday; additional light rain was possible Tuesday and Wednesday, while no rain was forecast from Thursday through Sunday.
- Where
- Indira Gandhi International Airport and other parts of Delhi-NCR; diverted flights went to Jaipur, Chandigarh and Lucknow.
- Why
- Heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, waterlogging and traffic congestion affected flight and ground operations.
- Flights diverted
- At least 15 Delhi-bound flights
- Diversion destinations
- 12 to Jaipur, two to Chandigarh and one to Lucknow
- International diversions
- Three flights diverted to Jaipur were international
- Weather conditions
- Heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and winds of 30–40 kmph were forecast in parts of Delhi
- Airline advisories
- IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet urged passengers to check flight statuses
- Road impact
- Waterlogging and traffic snarls disrupted travel across parts of Delhi-NCR
- Later forecast
- Little or no rain was forecast for most of Thursday through Sunday
