Following heavy rain accompanied by robust winds within the nationwide capital within the early hours of Sunday, 49 flights, together with 17 worldwide flights, have been diverted between 11:30 pm and 4 am.
“Resulting from adversarial climate situations in Delhi, 49 flights have been diverted between 11:30 pm and 4 am. Regular providers restored,” Delhi Airport sources stated.
49 flights included 17 worldwide flights, Airport sources added.
The Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory at 06:50 am on Sunday.
In a submit on X, Delhi Airport acknowledged, “Resulting from adversarial climate situations final night time, some flights have been impacted. Passengers are suggested to test their flight standing frequently and keep in contact with airline workers for updates. Our on-ground groups are diligently working with all stakeholders to make sure a seamless and environment friendly passenger expertise.”
In the meantime, the temperature dropped by 8 to 10 levels Celsius from 31 to 22 levels Celsius, as seen from Lodhi Street knowledge.
The temperature fell between 1:15 am to 02:30 am right now morning because of the thunderstorm.
Within the Safdarjung Airport the temperature dropped from 31.0°C to 21.0°C. Within the Palam Airport from 29.0°C to 22.0°C. In Pusa it fell from 31.8°C to twenty.5°C. In Pragati Maidan temperature fell from 31.4°C to 21.3°C. In Lodhi Street temperature dropped from 31.0°C to 22.3°C.
Up to now 24 hours, rainfall over Delhi noticed at 08:30 hrs IST right now at Lodhi Street was 69.6 mm, at Aya Nagar it was 37.0 mm, at Safdarjung it was 81.4 mm, Palam reported 68.5 mm, and Ridge reported 69.1 mm.
Areas affected embody Moti Bagh, Minto Street, and close to Delhi Airport Terminal 1. Visuals from Delhi’s Minto Street confirmed a automotive submerged as a consequence of extreme waterlogging attributable to the heavy rainfall.
Clearance work was carried out on the Akbar Street after a number of timber fell as a consequence of storms and heavy rainfall final night time within the NCR.
Extreme waterlogging was witnessed in a number of components of Delhi after the heavy rains. Visitors congestion and sluggish vehicular motion have been witnessed at Dhaula Kuan.
Extreme waterlogging was witnessed in Nanakpura Underpass following heavy rainfall.
The heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms additionally lashed a number of components of Haryana’s Jhajjar.
Earlier on Saturday, the India Meteorological Division (IMD) issued a crimson alert for Delhi and close by areas, warning of robust thunderstorms, rain, and high-speed winds over the subsequent two to a few hours.
The alert is a part of a Nowcast warning primarily based on the present climate situations. Based on the IMD, a thunderstorm cell is approaching Delhi and adjoining areas from the west/northwest. Below its affect, extreme thunderstorm or dust-raising wind exercise accompanied by frequent lightning and gusty winds (velocity reaching 40-60 km/h or extra) will doubtless have an effect on components of the town within the subsequent one to 2 hours.
The climate division urged residents to take mandatory precautions. The IMD has cautioned individuals to keep away from open areas and to not take shelter below timber. They’ve additionally requested residents to keep away from weak partitions or unstable buildings and steer clear of water our bodies.
Attainable impacts from the thunderstorm embody tree uprooting and department breaking. Crops like bananas and papaya might endure average harm, and dry tree limbs may fall as a consequence of robust winds. Mud storms might also happen in some components of the town.
Authorities have urged individuals to stay alert and take all mandatory precautions to remain secure.
