Over 200 flights delayed in Delhi after thunderstorms, heavy rainfall overnight

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport saw more than 200 flight delays after severe thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rainfall overnight, The Indian Express reported.

The weather conditions also resulted in waterlogging in several areas and disruption in traffic.

At least 49 flights were diverted from the Indira Gandhi International Airport between 11.30 pm and 4 am, The Times of India quoted unidentified airport officials as having said.

By mid-morning on Sunday, 227 departures had been delayed, with an average wait time of 28 minutes, The Indian Express cited data from the flight tracking service Flightradar24 as saying.

Earlier in the day, Delhi International Airport Limited, which manages the Indira Gandhi International Airport, issued an advisory about the flight disruptions.

“Due to adverse weather conditions last night, some flights have been impacted,” it said on X at 6.50 am. “Our on-ground teams are diligently working with all stakeholders to ensure a seamless and efficient passenger experience.”

Passenger Advisory issued at 06:50 Hours#DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory pic.twitter.com/rJ7OPJgqr8— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) May 25, 2025

At 8.08 am, IndiGo said that the adverse weather in Delhi the night before continued to affect operations due to airside congestion. “While conditions have improved, delays in departures, arrivals, and ground handling may persist,” the airline added.

Air India said that thunderstorms and gusty winds on Saturday night had impacted flight operations across parts of northern India.

“Consequently, some flights to and...

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