NEW DELHI: Delhi and the national capital region ( NCR ) witnessed dust storm accompanied by heavy rainfall and thunderstorm on early Friday morning.
Flight operations affected
Strong winds led to the collapse of a metal structure at Terminal 3 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. Flight operations at the IGI Airport were also impacted due to thunderstorms and gusty winds, officials said. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), which operates the airport, said some flights were affected owing to inclement weather conditions.
“Our ground teams are actively coordinating with all stakeholders to ensure passengers continue to have a smooth and efficient experience,” DIAL said in a post on X at 5:20 am.
Air India also reported that adverse weather conditions in northern India had affected flight schedules.
“Some of our flights to and from Delhi are experiencing delays or diversions, which could impact our overall schedule. We are working hard to minimize the inconvenience,” the airline said in a post on X at 5:51 am.
IMD issues alert
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued an alert saying, "Moderate to intense spells of rainfall accompanied with moderate to severe thunderstorm and lightning (40-90 Km/h gusty winds) is very likely to continue at many places of Delhi and NCR, Yamunanagar, Karnal, Safidon, Panipat, Sohana, Palwal, Nuh, Aurangabad, Hodal (Haryana) Gangoh, Shamli, Kandhla, Nandgaon, Barsana, Raya, Hathras, Mathura, Sadabad, Agra, Jajau (UP) Bhiwari, Deeg, Bharatpur (Rajasthan) during next 2 hours."
Few trees also got uprooted causing disruptions in several areas. Visuals from Major Somnath Marg in RK Puram showed fallen trees blocking roads and damaging property. Authorities have begun clearing operations to restore normalcy.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 26.8°C, 2.1°C higher than the seasonal average. The weather office predicted thunderstorms with rain , and the maximum temperature is expected to reach around 37°C.
Flight operations affected
Strong winds led to the collapse of a metal structure at Terminal 3 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. Flight operations at the IGI Airport were also impacted due to thunderstorms and gusty winds, officials said. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), which operates the airport, said some flights were affected owing to inclement weather conditions.
“Our ground teams are actively coordinating with all stakeholders to ensure passengers continue to have a smooth and efficient experience,” DIAL said in a post on X at 5:20 am.
Air India also reported that adverse weather conditions in northern India had affected flight schedules.
“Some of our flights to and from Delhi are experiencing delays or diversions, which could impact our overall schedule. We are working hard to minimize the inconvenience,” the airline said in a post on X at 5:51 am.
IMD issues alert
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued an alert saying, "Moderate to intense spells of rainfall accompanied with moderate to severe thunderstorm and lightning (40-90 Km/h gusty winds) is very likely to continue at many places of Delhi and NCR, Yamunanagar, Karnal, Safidon, Panipat, Sohana, Palwal, Nuh, Aurangabad, Hodal (Haryana) Gangoh, Shamli, Kandhla, Nandgaon, Barsana, Raya, Hathras, Mathura, Sadabad, Agra, Jajau (UP) Bhiwari, Deeg, Bharatpur (Rajasthan) during next 2 hours."
Few trees also got uprooted causing disruptions in several areas. Visuals from Major Somnath Marg in RK Puram showed fallen trees blocking roads and damaging property. Authorities have begun clearing operations to restore normalcy.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 26.8°C, 2.1°C higher than the seasonal average. The weather office predicted thunderstorms with rain , and the maximum temperature is expected to reach around 37°C.
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