Severe Thunderstorms Disrupt Flights at Delhi Airport
Flight Delays and Diversions at Indira Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi experienced significant disruptions, with over 200 flights delayed due to intense thunderstorms and heavy rain overnight, as reported by a local news outlet.
The adverse weather led to waterlogging in various parts of the city, causing traffic disruptions.
Between 11:30 PM and 4 AM, at least 49 flights were redirected from the airport, according to unnamed officials.
By Sunday morning, data indicated that 227 flights had been delayed, with an average wait time of 28 minutes, as per flight tracking services.
Delhi International Airport Limited, which oversees the airport's operations, issued a notice regarding the flight interruptions.
They stated on social media, "Due to last night's adverse weather, some flights have been affected. Our teams are working hard with all partners to ensure a smooth passenger experience."
Passenger Advisory issued at 06:50 Hours#DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory pic.twitter.com/rJ7OPJgqr8
— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) May 25, 2025
At 8:08 AM, IndiGo Airlines reported that the previous night's weather continued to impact operations due to congestion on the airside. They noted that while conditions had improved, delays in departures and arrivals might still occur.
Air India also mentioned that thunderstorms and strong winds on Saturday night affected flights across northern India, leading to some diversions from their Delhi hub.
They advised passengers to verify their flight status before heading to the airport, as the disruptions could have a ripple effect throughout the day.
On Saturday night, the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Delhi, predicting severe thunderstorms and strong winds, along with frequent lightning.
Delhi's primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded 186.4 mm of rainfall in May, which is nearly nine times the average monthly total of 21.9 mm and the highest ever for this month, surpassing the previous record of 165 mm set in 2008.