Following heavy rain accompanied by robust winds within the nationwide capital within the early hours of Sunday, 49 flights, together with 17 worldwide flights, have been diverted between 11:30 pm and 4 am.
“As a consequence of opposed climate circumstances in Delhi, 49 flights have been diverted between 11:30 pm and 4 am. Regular companies restored,” Delhi Airport sources stated.
49 flights included 17 worldwide flights, Airport sources added.
The Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory at 06:50 am on Sunday.
In a submit on X, Delhi Airport said, “As a consequence of opposed climate circumstances final evening, some flights have been impacted. Passengers are suggested to verify their flight standing repeatedly and keep in contact with airline workers for updates. Our on-ground groups are diligently working with all stakeholders to make sure a seamless and environment friendly passenger expertise.”
In the meantime, the temperature dropped by 8 to 10 levels Celsius from 31 to 22 levels Celsius, as seen from Lodhi Street knowledge.
The temperature fell between 1:15 am to 02:30 am at present morning because of the thunderstorm.
Within the Safdarjung Airport the temperature dropped from 31.0°C to 21.0°C. Within the Palam Airport from 29.0°C to 22.0°C. In Pusa it fell from 31.8°C to twenty.5°C. In Pragati Maidan temperature fell from 31.4°C to 21.3°C. In Lodhi Street temperature dropped from 31.0°C to 22.3°C.
Previously 24 hours, rainfall over Delhi noticed at 08:30 hrs IST at present at Lodhi Street was 69.6 mm, at Aya Nagar it was 37.0 mm, at Safdarjung it was 81.4 mm, Palam reported 68.5 mm, and Ridge reported 69.1 mm.
Areas affected embody Moti Bagh, Minto Street, and close to Delhi Airport Terminal 1. Visuals from Delhi’s Minto Street confirmed a automotive submerged as a consequence of extreme waterlogging attributable to the heavy rainfall.
Clearance work was carried out on the Akbar Street after a number of timber fell as a consequence of storms and heavy rainfall final evening within the NCR.
Extreme waterlogging was witnessed in a number of components of Delhi after the heavy rains. Site visitors congestion and sluggish vehicular motion have been witnessed at Dhaula Kuan.
Extreme waterlogging was witnessed in Nanakpura Underpass following heavy rainfall.
The heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms additionally lashed a number of components of Haryana’s Jhajjar.
Earlier on Saturday, the India Meteorological Division (IMD) issued a pink alert for Delhi and close by areas, warning of robust thunderstorms, rain, and high-speed winds over the subsequent two to 3 hours.
The alert is a part of a Nowcast warning based mostly on the present climate circumstances. In line with the IMD, a thunderstorm cell is approaching Delhi and adjoining areas from the west/northwest. Beneath its affect, extreme thunderstorm or dust-raising wind exercise accompanied by frequent lightning and gusty winds (velocity reaching 40-60 km/h or extra) will possible have an effect on components of the town within the subsequent one to 2 hours.
The climate division urged residents to take mandatory precautions. The IMD has cautioned folks to keep away from open areas and to not take shelter below timber. They’ve additionally requested residents to keep away from weak partitions or unstable constructions and keep away from water our bodies.
Potential impacts from the thunderstorm embody tree uprooting and department breaking. Crops like bananas and papaya may undergo average harm, and dry tree limbs may fall as a consequence of robust winds. Mud storms may additionally happen in some components of the town.
Authorities have urged folks to stay alert and take all mandatory precautions to remain protected.
