Overview

• Over 205 flights were delayed and at least 50 diverted at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to a severe dust storm and gusty winds.
• Passengers, including elderly and disabled individuals, reported being stranded for over 12 hours, with some describing chaotic conditions and lack of support from airlines.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for thunderstorms and lightning, warning of ongoing adverse weather conditions in Delhi-NCR.
• Residents described the storm as feeling like an earthquake, with powerful winds shaking buildings, uprooting trees, and reducing visibility drastically.
• Airlines such as Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet have advised passengers to check flight updates as congestion and delays persist at the airport.