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Heavy Delhi Rains Cause Waterlogging At IGI Airport, Flights Operation Hit

New Delhi: Waterlogging was witnessed at Indira Gandhi International Airport after heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi on Friday, affecting flight operations and delaying several domestic arrivals.

Flights arriving from Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Port Blair were among those delayed due to the weather conditions, while rainwater accumulated at several parts of the airport premises.


The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more spells of light to moderate rain over Delhi during the night, with some areas likely to receive heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.

The weather department has issued a Yellow Alert for the capital and warned of waterlogging in low-lying areas and underpasses, besides possible traffic and public transport disruptions.

The maximum temperature is likely to remain between 31°C and 33°C, while the wet spell is expected to continue into Saturday with further rain and thunderstorms forecast across the city.

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