rainfall in Delhi and surrounding NCR regions has led to significant disruptions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the area, effective until 9 PM today. The alert warns of ongoing severe weather conditions with potential impacts on transportation and daily activities.
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Flights Diverted and Traffic Disruptions
Due to the intense rain, at least 10 flights heading to Delhi have been diverted. The rain has also caused severe traffic congestion and waterlogging on several roads and underpasses. Key locations such as Parliament and Pant Marg are among the worst affected areas.
IndiGo has asked its fliers to check on their flight status as a result of the heavy rainfall in Delhi.
Air India has also posted on their social media regarding the same. Their post said, «Flights to and from Delhi may get affected due to bad weather this evening. Guests are advised to start early for the airport, as slow traffic and waterlogging may delay movement. Please check your flight status before heading to the airport by clicking here.»
Extended Forecast
The IMD had earlier predicted substantial rain for Delhi on Wednesday, with conditions expected to persist until August 5. According to IndiaMetSky Weather, heavy to very heavy rains are forecasted for Delhi and neighboring regions, including Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and parts