Vinay Kumar
NEW DELHI: Delhi-NCR witnessed heavy rainfall on Tuesday, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat. The capital saw cloudy skies and strong winds reaching speeds of 50–70 kmph.Several videos showing rainwater entering Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport went viral on social media. In the footage, airport staff can be seen sweeping and collecting water using buckets inside the terminal.According to official sources, around 12 flights were diverted at Delhi Airport between 3 PM and 4 PM due to adverse weather conditions.
In a post on X, Air India issued a travel advisory, informing passengers about flight disruptions and route diversions caused by the weather in Delhi.The maximum temperature in the national capital was recorded at 36.2°C, 3.8 degrees below the seasonal average, while the minimum temperature stood at 28°C, 1.5 degrees above normal.The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Wednesday, which will remain in effect until Thursday. Thunderstorms with lightning, light to moderate rainfall, and strong winds of 50–60 kmph are expected, particularly during the night.
