An IndiGo flight from Raipur to Delhi experienced turbulence due to a duststorm, prompting the pilot to climb up again when the aircraft was about to touch down at Delhi airport.
Delhi Airport is the only Indian airport to be among top 10 hub airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region, according to the 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking released by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC and MID).
A spokesperson from Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), the consortium of companies managing operations at IGI, said on Sunday that the "sudden and concentrated downpour led to temporary water accumulation in and around IGI Airport, briefly impacting operations."
"Due to adverse weather conditions in Delhi, 49 flights were diverted between 11:30 pm and 4 am. Normal services restored," Delhi Airport sources said.
In the wake of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms that struck the national capital in the early hours of Sunday, Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory at 06:50 am on Sunday.
Severe waterlogging was reported in several parts of Delhi after heavy rains and thunderstorm struck the national capital late Sunday night. Areas affected include Moti Bagh, Minto Road, and near Delhi Airport Terminal 1.
Congress MP Manish Tewari arrived at the Delhi Airport on Saturday as part of an all-party delegation led by NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule. The delegation will visit Egypt, Qatar, Ethiopia, and South Africa as part of India's Operation Sindoor global outreach.
After Central government revoked the security clearance of Turkish ground-handling company Celebi, citing national security concerns, the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has officially terminated its association with Celebi entities.
According to the advisory, "Delhi Airport operations continue to remain normal. However, due to evolving airspace conditions and enhanced security measures as directed by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, some flight schedules may be impacted, and security processing times could be l
Other guidelines for passengers included adhering to baggage-handling and check-in luggage regulations, allowing extra time for security checks and cooperating with airlines and security personnel for the smooth facilitation.
Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) on Sunday said that operations are proceeding smoothly at the Delhi Airport.