Seven Flights Diverted, 40 Delayed at IGI Airport as Heavy Rains Lash Delhi

Vistara airline said that two of its flights travelling from Mumbai to Delhi had to be diverted due to bad weather

The India Meteorological Department has issued a 'yellow' alert for Delhi for Wednesday, 20 July, predicting moderate to heavy rain in the city. (Representative photo)

(Photo: PTI)

At least seven flights were diverted, and 40 services – 25 departures and 15 arrivals – were delayed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi following heavy rains which lashed the national capital on the afternoon of Wednesday, 20 July, reported news agency PTI quoting sources.

Taking to Twitter, Vistara airline said that two of its flights from Mumbai to Delhi had to be diverted due to today's bad weather. While one was diverted to Jaipur, another was diverted to Indore, the airline noted.

Predicting moderate to heavy rain, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a 'yellow' alert for Delhi for Wednesday.

A cloudy sky is likely to prevail over the national capital on Wednesday, which may also witness thundershowers, as per the IMD forecast.

The weather agency had also warned of minor traffic disruptions on the roads, water accumulation in low-lying areas, and increased chance of vehicle accidents in view of the showers.

"Check for traffic congestion on your route before leaving for your destination. Follow any traffic advisories that are issued in this regard. Avoid going to areas that face waterlogging problem often," the IMD has advised.

The maximum temperature in the capital city is expected to settle at 32 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is predicated to be 27 degrees Celsius, as per the government body's bulletin.

Parts of Delhi had seen rains on Tuesday as well.

(With inputs from PTI.)