15 Flights Diverted Due to Heavy Rain in Delhi

Heavy rainfall lashed Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region on Monday, August 24, 2026, disrupting air and road travel while bringing relief from the humid weather. The downpour triggered waterlogging across multiple areas and forced the diversion of at least 15 flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport.

According to airport sources and the Delhi International Airport Ltd, 15 flights were diverted due to the adverse weather. Of these, 12 were sent to Jaipur, two to Chandigarh, and one to Lucknow. Three of the flights diverted to Jaipur were international services. More than 50 additional flights were delayed, with airlines including Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air issuing advisories for passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

The India Meteorological Department had issued a red alert for heavy rain in several districts of Delhi and a yellow alert for moderate rain in others. The department forecast heavy rain with thunderstorms, lightning, and winds of 30 to 40 kmph across many parts of the capital, including South East Delhi, East Delhi, Shahdara, Central Delhi, and North Delhi. An orange alert was also issued for...