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Heavy Rains Lash Delhi-NCR as IMD Issues Alerts and Airport Warns of Delays

Officials say the showers are natural, not part of the scheduled cloud-seeding trials.

Overview

  • Intermittent morning showers intensified into heavy rain with gusty winds across Delhi and adjoining NCR cities.
  • Delhi International Airport Limited cautioned that flight operations may be impacted and urged passengers to check status and consider the Metro for airport travel.
  • IndiGo and Air India advised travelers to plan extra time and monitor updates due to possible air traffic congestion and slow road movement.
  • The India Meteorological Department issued yellow and orange alerts under the influence of a Western Disturbance and indicated the southwest monsoon could withdraw from Delhi within three to four days.
  • Reports noted waterlogging and traffic snarls in low-lying areas with a noticeable drop in temperatures, while air quality improved into the satisfactory range.