Delhi-NCR Weather: 15 Flights Diverted As Dust Storm Hits Airports In National Capital

Photos Credit: Left- Pixabay, Right- ANI

Delhi-NCR Weather: Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced rain and a dusty storm for the second consecutive day on Friday, and over 15 flights were diverted at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA).

According to a post by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) on the social media platform X informed that the flights will be impacted. 

"Due to inclement weather conditions in Delhi, some of the flights at Delhi Airport are impacted. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight updates," airport operator DIAL said.

Passenger advisory issued at 19:15 hours.#DelhiAirport #BadWeather pic.twitter.com/RzOovOtgkY

— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) April 11, 2025

IndiGo in a post on X stated that since Delhi and Jaipur are experiencing a dust storm, takeoffs and landings could be affected and cause air traffic congestion. 

#6ETravelAdvisory: In the dust storm’s aftermath, flight operations in #Delhi & #Jaipur are impacted. Please keep a tab on your flight status https://t.co/CjwsVzFov0 and explore rebooking options here https://t.co/KpeDADMWMC. Wish you safe travels. pic.twitter.com/tXfb8iFCY5

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) April 11, 2025

PTI reported that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Delhi-NCR, warning of adverse weather conditions.

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As per news agency ANI, traffic movement at Delhi's ITO area is affected after an electric pole fell. 

#WATCH | Delhi: Traffic movement is affected in the ITO area after an electric pole fell. The National Capital experienced dust storms earlier this evening after a sudden change in the weather. pic.twitter.com/6xmyyG3gRr

— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2025

In the Sarai Rohilla area of Delhi, several vehicles were damaged after a tree fell.  

#WATCH | Delhi: Several vehicles were damaged after a tree fell in the Sarai Rohilla area of Delhi.

The National Capital experienced dust storms earlier this evening after a sudden change in the weather. pic.twitter.com/2NqVVl9G6W

— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2025

This dusty storm and rain come in days after the national capital recorded its first heatwave of the season. 

(with agencies' inputs)