Delhi airport sees 15 flight diversions due to bad weather

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IndiGo and Air India have released a travel advisory that weather conditions may impact flight operations to and from Delhi today. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu

At least 15 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport on Monday (August 24, 2026) due to inclement weather conditions, according to an official.

Scores of flights were delayed, and some were cancelled at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital due to the bad weather.

Rains lashed the national capital and thunderstorms, lightning and winds of 30-40 kmph are also expected in parts of the city.

The official said 12 flights were diverted to Jaipur, two to Chandigarh and one to Lucknow.

IndiGo, in a post on X, said bad weather in the national capital has impacted flight schedules and that the airline was closely monitoring the weather.

Travel Advisory Bad weather over #Delhi has impacted flight schedules. We are closely monitoring the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be, safely and smoothly. If you're travelling today, we recommend checking your flight status on our website via…

"Adverse weather conditions may impact flight operations to and from Delhi today," Air India said in a post on X.

#TravelAdvisory Adverse weather conditions may impact flight operations to and from Delhi today. To ensure a smooth travel experience, we encourage our passengers to check the latest flight status at the following link before heading to the airport: https://t.co/5vemTROi62 …

Data from flight tracking website Flightradar24.com showed that over 280 services were delayed and more than 20 flights were cancelled at the airport.

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