12 of the flights were diverted to Jaipur, while two were redirected to Chandigarh and one to Lucknow. As many as 15 flights to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International airport were diverted on Monday after heavy rains and thunderstorm hit the national capital. People wait outside the departure terminal at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, in New Delhi, on Friday. (HT/ representational)Twelve of the flights were diverted to Jaipur, while two were redirected to Chandigarh and one to Lucknow.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.

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