Air India Issues Travel Advisory As Dust Storm Disrupts Flights In Delhi: Details

Last Updated:June 10, 2026, 00:37 IST

Air India said adverse weather conditions were affecting flight operations and advised passengers to check the status of their flights before leaving for the airport.

Delhi Travel Disruption: Air India issued a travel advisory warning passengers of potential disruptions to flight operations in and out of Delhi as strong dust-laden winds swept across the national capital, prompting concerns over air travel and commuter movement.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the airline said adverse weather conditions were affecting flight operations and advised passengers to check the status of their flights before leaving for the airport. Air India said, “Flight operations to and from Delhi are getting impacted by adverse weather conditions. To ensure a smooth travel experience, we encourage our passengers to check the latest flight status before heading to the airport."

The advisory came as a powerful dust storm accompanied by gusty winds battered parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday evening. According to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Palam weather station recorded a peak wind speed of 120 kmph between 6.50 pm and 6.52 pm, matching the highest wind speed recorded at the station in the past 25 years.

The last time Palam witnessed winds of similar intensity was on June 4, 2001, when gusts also touched 120 kmph.

Several other weather stations across the capital reported strong winds during the storm. Pusa recorded gusts of up to 80 kmph, while Safdarjung logged wind speeds of 64 kmph. Strong winds were also reported from Jafarpur, Chhattarpur, Pitampura, Lodi Road, Janakpuri and Mayur Vihar.

The dust storm struck amid intense heatwave conditions across Delhi. The Ridge station recorded the city’s highest maximum temperature at 44.7 degrees Celsius, followed by Lodi Road at 44 degrees Celsius. Safdarjung, the city’s base observatory, registered a maximum temperature of 43.5 degrees Celsius.

Weather experts attributed the sudden change in conditions to a cyclonic circulation persisting over central Pakistan and adjoining regions.

The IMD has forecast a partly cloudy sky for Wednesday with the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places. The weather agency expects temperatures to remain high, with the maximum likely around 44 degrees Celsius and the minimum around 30 degrees Celsius.

Meteorologists have also predicted an increase in pre-monsoon activity from June 11 onwards, which could bring more widespread rainfall across Delhi, Haryana and Punjab and lead to a significant drop in temperatures in the coming days.

Airlines typically face operational challenges during severe dust storms, including delays, diversions and temporary disruptions to ground handling activities, as reduced visibility and strong crosswinds can affect aircraft movements.

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