Flight Ops Hit At Delhi Airport As Rain Batters NCR; IMD Sounds Yellow Alert

Last Updated:April 07, 2026, 16:11 IST

IndiGo warns of possible flight disruptions as bad weather and light rain hit Delhi, IMD issues yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms with winds up to 40 kmh

In view of adverse weather conditions over the nation’s capital, IndiGo on Tuesday issued a travel advisory warning passengers of potential disruptions.

The airline wrote on X, “Bad weather over Delhi has impacted flight schedules. We are closely monitoring the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be, safely and smoothly."

Passengers were asked to check their flight status through its website or mobile app and assured that ground teams are available to assist travellers.

This comes as the India Meteorological Department sounded a yellow alert for light rain and thunderstorms across most districts of Delhi over the next few hours. Wind speeds are expected to reach up to 30–40 km/h, which may lead to minor disruptions in daily activities, it said.

Rain Lashes Delhi, Temperature Sees A Dip

Delhi witnessed light rainfall on Tuesday morning, giving much-needed respite to the people from the heat spell.

According to official data, the 24-hour cumulative rainfall till 8:30 am stood at 0.4 mm at Safdarjung, 1.4 mm at Palam, 1 mm at Lodhi Road, trace rainfall at Ridge, and 3 mm at Ayanagar. The minimum temperature at Safdarjung was recorded at 20.1°C, marginally 0.1 degrees above the seasonal average.

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