Continuous heavy rain in Delhi and the neighbouring areas once again led to disruptions in air travel. Several airlines issued travel advisories warning passengers to expect delays. The Indira Gandhi International Airport has also advised passengers to use public transport to avoid traffic jams. Here are the latest updates.
Delhi Rain Disrupts Air Travel
Travel Advisory
🚧⛈️Heads up, #Delhi travellers!
Due to today’s downpour, several roads across Delhi are currently blocked or experiencing slow movement.
Please allow extra time, take an alternate route if possible, and check your flight status on our website or app before…
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) August 9, 2025
As per a report by Hindustan Times, over 130 flights to and from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport were delayed on Saturday morning. The continuous downpour in the National capital has significantly impacted air travel. IndiGo took to its official X account and issued a travel advisory. The airlines advised passengers to check their flight status on the website before heading to the airport. Air India also took to X and wrote, “Rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi today.” It advised passengers to allow extra time for their journey due to slow-moving traffic.
#TravelAdvisory: Effective 03rd Aug’ 2025, all SpiceJet flights to/from Tuticorin (TCR) will operate from the New Terminal Building. The information will be communicated to all the passengers via SMS/Email on their registered contact details. The passengers are requested to keep…
— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) August 2, 2025
Similarly, SpiceJet also issued an advisory warning of potential delays on departures and arrivals due to heavy rain. Passengers are also being urged to plan their trips in advance and take alternative routes if possible.
Passenger Advisory issued at 09:25 Hours#DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory pic.twitter.com/kPfwPtqtHx
— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) August 9, 2025
IGI Airport also issued a passenger advisory asking people to check their flight status with their respective airline before making their way to the airport.
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Waterlogging In Several Parts Of Delhi-NCR
Heavy rains have also triggered waterlogging in parts of the national capital. Several areas of Delhi-NCR, including Shastri Bhawan, RK Puram, Moti Bagh and Kidwai Nagar, were severely affected. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued a red alert in the city for the day.
As per a report by Hindustan Times, today’s weather is expected to be partly cloudy with light rain accompanied by thunderstorms. The maximum temperature in the city is expected to be between 32°C-34°C, while the minimum temperature will remain between 24°C-26°C.
Due to the heavy rain, people are advised to avoid waterlogged areas. Passengers heading to the airport can opt for public transport services like the metro to avoid slow-moving traffic on the roads.
Cover Image Courtesy: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Airport/Bharatahs
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