Delhi weather: Heavy rain lashes national capital causing waterlogging at IGI Airport, airlines issue travel advisory amid IMD's red alertSynopsisHeavy rains lashed Delhi on Friday, impacting flight operations for IndiGo and Air India. The Indira Gandhi International Airport experienced significant waterlogging after the intense downpour. A red alert was issued by the India Meteorological Department for thunderstorms and gusty winds. Passengers were advised to check flight statuses and allow extra travel time. Flight schedules faced disruptions due to the adverse weather conditions across the capital.Listen to this article in summarized format‘Never seen anything like this’: Delhi airport waterlogged after heavy rain, flights delayedHeavy rains lashed several parts of Delhi on Friday, prompting IndiGo and Air India to issue a travel advisory as bad weather impacts flight operations."Bad weather over Delhi has impacted flight schedules. We are closely monitoring the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be, safely and smoothly," IndiGo said.Also read: Air India Phuket-Delhi pilot used psycho-active substance, preliminary report findsThe airline urged passengers to check their flight status befor leaving for the airport, and allow for additional travel time, as road conditions may be slower than usual.Flight operations to and from Delhi may be affected due to adverse weather conditions today, Air India said in a passenger advisory.At least 11 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport on Friday due to bad weather conditions, an official said. 5 flights were diverted to Jaipur, 4 flights to Lucknow, and 1 flight each to to Ahmedabad and Chandigarh.The diversions happened between 3.30 pm and 5 pm, the official added.Heavy waterlogging was witnessed at Indira Gandhi International Airport after heavy rainfall.— ANI (@ANI) More than 400 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport on Friday, according to information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com.The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is the country's busiest airport and handles more than 1,300 flight movements daily.The IGI Airport also issued a passenger advisory, warning passengers of disruptions in flight operations."Due to inclement weather conditions in Delhi, flight operations are impacted at Delhi Airport. Our on-ground teams are diligently working with all stakeholders to ensure a seamless and efficient passenger experience. For the latest flight information, passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines," the Delhi Airport operator GMR said.— DelhiAirport (@DelhiAirport) Also read: How India's below-average September rainfall fuels concern about cropsDelhi rains: National capital faces heavy downpourDark clouds shrouded Delhi, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert warning of intense rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds later in the day.Rain-soaked roads, umbrellas dotted the streets and people rushed for shelter as the showers intensified across the national capital.According to the IMD's three-hourly rainfall data released on Friday, Palam recorded 3.4 mm of rain between 11.30 am and 2.30 pm, while Najafgarh received 0.5 mm between 8.30 am and 11.30 am. Most other monitoring stations recorded no rainfall during these periods.The IMD, in its short-range weather forecast forcasted a spell of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and lightning at many places between 2.15 pm and 4.15 pm, with heavy rain at isolated places.It also predicted another spell of light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning at most places between 5 pm and 8 pm, with heavy rain at isolated places.( Originally published on Sep 04, 2026 )Read More News on...moreless