After heavy rains with strong winds in the national capital in the early hours of Sunday, 49 flights, including 17 international flights, were diverted between 11:30 am and 4 pm.
Sources in the Delhi Airport said, “Due to adverse weather conditions in Delhi, 49 flights were diverted between 11:30 am and 4 pm. General services were restored.”
49 flights included 17 international flights, the airport sources said.
Delhi Airport issued a passenger advice at 06:50 am on Sunday.
In a post on X, Delhi Airport said, “Due to adverse weather conditions last night, some flights have been affected. Passengers are advised to regularly check their flight status and keep in touch with the airline staff for updates. Our on-knit teams are working with all the stakeholders to ensure a deadly and skilled passenger experience.”
Meanwhile, the temperature dropped from 31 to 22 ° C to 8 to 10 ° C, as viewed from Lodhi Road data.
The temperature fell between 1:15 am to 02:30 am today due to the storm.
The temperature at Safdarjung Airport fell from 31.0 ° C to 21.0 ° C. From 29.0 ° C to 22.0 ° C at Palam Airport. In Pusa it fell from 31.8 ° C to 20.5 ° C. The temperature of Pragati Maidan fell from 31.4 ° C to 21.3 ° C. Lodhi road temperature dropped from 31.0 ° C to 22.3 ° C.
In the last 24 hours, rain on Delhi was 69.6 mm on Lodhi Road today on IST at 08:30, it was 37.0 mm in Aya Nagar, it was 81.4 mm in Safdarjung, Palam reported 68.5 mm, and the ridge reported 69.1 mm.
The affected areas include Moti Bagh, Minto Road, and near Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport. A car has been submerged due to severe waterfall due to heavy rains in the scene of Delhi’s Minto Road.
Clearance work was done on Akbar Road after several trees collapsed last night in NCR due to storm and heavy rains.
After heavy rains, serious waterfalls were seen in many parts of Delhi. Dhaula Kuan saw traffic crowd and slow vehicle movement.
After heavy rains, serious waterfalls were seen in Nanakpura underpass.
Heavy rains also killed several parts of the Jhanjar in Haryana.
Earlier on Saturday, the Meteorological Department of India (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi and surrounding areas, warning of strong thunderstorms, rain and high-speed winds over the next two to three hours.
The warning is now part of a warning warning depending on the current weather conditions. According to IMD, a thunder is coming from the west/northwest to Delhi and nearby areas with a thunder. Under its effect, severe thunderstorms or dusty air activity with persistent power and vugged winds (40–60 km/h or more) will affect parts of the city over the next one to two hours.
The Meteorological Department urged the residents to take necessary precautions. IMD has warned people to escape from open places and not to take shelter under trees. He has also asked citizens to avoid weak walls or unstable structures and stay away from water bodies.
Possible effects of the storm include trees uprooting and branch breakage. Crops such as bananas and papaya can cause moderate damage, and dried tree organs may fall due to strong winds. There may also be dust storms in some parts of the city.
The authorities have urged people to take all the necessary precautions to be vigilant and safe. (AI)