13 flights diverted at Delhi airport die to inclement weather; more rain expected

New Delhi, October 17: On Monday evening, a total of 13 flights scheduled to land at the Delhi airport were redirected due to inclement weather conditions, as reported by an official. These diversions primarily occurred between 7 pm and 11 pm, with the affected flights being rerouted to Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow, as confirmed by sources.

Precise information about the individual flights getting affected at the Delhi airport due to inclement weather is not available at this moment.

Notably , Strong gusty winds and rain battered certain areas of the national capital during Monday evening.

Various parts of the national capital experienced light rainfall, resulting in a notable temperature decrease of 6 degrees. Over the past 24 hours, the city's temperature dipped from 29 degrees Celsius to 23 degrees Celsius.

Visuals from areas such as Rafi Marg and Moti Bagh depict rain of light to moderate intensity, causing minor traffic disruptions and congestion. Traffic flow on several major roads was sluggish, with drivers hurrying to reach their destinations and occasionally obstructing one another.

The Regional Meteorological Centre in New Delhi had previously forecasted light to moderate rain, with the possibility of heavy rain in isolated areas in and around Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).

According to a statement from the Regional Weather Forecasting Centre (RWFC), "Within the next 2 hours, we anticipate thunderstorms with light to moderate rain and heavy rain in isolated areas. Gusty winds at speeds of 30-50 Km/h are expected in the entire Delhi and NCR region, encompassing Ghaziabad, Noida, Dadri, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar, and other adjacent areas."

- With inputs from agencies

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