Heavy Rains Lash Delhi; About 10 Flights Diverted, Several Roads Water-Logged, LG Alerts Officials

Amid heavy downpours, several areas were inundated in the national capital on Wednesday. Several flights bound for Delhi airport were diverted due to unfavourable weather. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena cautioned all officers to remain alert in the wake of the downpour.

New Delhi: At least 10 flights that were to land at the Delhi airport were diverted on Wednesday evening due to heavy rains in the national capital. An official said that at least 10 flights were diverted at the airport after 1930 hours due to bad weather.

The national capital witnessed heavy rains that also caused waterlogging and traffic congestion in several areas. On social media platform X, airlines said that flights might get affected due to the bad weather.

Vistara said flight UK998 from Pune to Delhi has been diverted to Lucknow due to bad weather at the Delhi airport. Flights to and from Delhi may get affected due to bad weather this evening. "Guests are advised to start early for the airport, as slow traffic and waterlogging may delay movement", Air India said.

SpiceJet said that due to "bad weather (heavy rain) in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected". "We have a special announcement straight from the heavenly skies! The rain gods have decided to shower #Delhi with their blessings tonight. As a result, we're expecting heavy rainfall throughout the night," IndiGo said in a post on X and asked passengers to check the status of their flights.

On the same day, a house collapsed in the Sabji Mandi area of north Delhi following the poor weather, a Delhi Fire Services official said. "We received a call at 8:57 pm regarding the collapse of a house in the Sabji Mandi area close to Ghanta Ghar near Robin Cinema. Five fire tenders were rushed to the spot," an official said.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has cautioned all officers to remain alert in light of the ongoing heavy downpour in the national capital. "Have cautioned all officers to remain alert in light of the ongoing heavy downpour in Delhi. Apart from ensuring minimum inconvenience to people in general, they are advised to specifically address issues at sites prone to waterlogging, including coaching centres," Saxena posted on X.

Rain lashed several parts of Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday evening, providing relief from the humid weather. However, the downpour has resulted in traffic congestion throughout the city.

Due to the bad weather, Delhi witnessed 10 flight diversions reported between 7.30 pm and 8pm, according to airport sources. Meanwhile, Air India issued an advisory warning that flights to and from Delhi may be affected due to the bad weather this evening. "Guests are advised to start early for the airport, as slow traffic and waterlogging may delay movement. Please check your flight status before heading to the airport," Air India posted on X.

Traffic is affected on the Okhla Underpass in both carriageways from Crown Plaza towards Kalindi Kunj and vice versa due to water logging, said the traffic police.

"Traffic is affected on the Okhla Underpass in both carriageways from Crown Plaza towards Kalindi Kunj and vice versa due to water logging. Barricades have been installed at the entrance for the safety of the general public. Kindly plan your journey and use the alternative routes," Delhi Traffic Police posted on X.

Traffic is also affected on Mathura Road in the carriageway from Apollo Hospital towards Neela Gumbad due to heavy water logging in the Ashram Chowk underpass. Commuters are advised to avoid the stretch, said the police. (agencies)

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