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Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Further Disrupt Delhi Airport Operations

Runway repairs remain paused as severe weather and shifting winds exacerbate delays and flight diversions at India’s busiest airport.

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Overview

  • Overnight heavy rain and thunderstorms in Delhi caused significant disruptions to flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport on May 2.
  • Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) issued advisories to passengers about delays and worked with stakeholders to manage operations safely.
  • Air India confirmed delays and diversions for flights to and from Delhi, warning of broader impacts on its overall schedule.
  • Runway 10/28 repairs, halted in mid-April due to unseasonal easterly winds, remain on hold, further straining the airport’s capacity.
  • Earlier in the week, nearly 462 flight operations were affected by poor weather and operational constraints, with delays impacting up to 50% of arriving flights.