Torrential Rain In Delhi; Waterlogging In Connaught Place, 15 Flights Diverted, Airlines Issue Advisories

Heavy rainfall is one of the major reasons for traffic disruptions, making it difficult for people to commute. Now, Delhi is witnessing torrential rain, leaving several roads waterlogged and causing long traffic jams and flight disruptions. Read on to know the latest update! 

Heavy Rainfall Hits Delhi

On Monday, Delhi received heavy rainfall, bringing much-needed relief from the heat but also causing trouble for commuters. As per India Today, areas like Connaught Place, Baba Kharak Singh Marg and ITO witnessed severe waterlogging. Two-wheelers, buses, cars and auto-rickshaws struggled to move through the flooded roads.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert and yellow alert for heavy rain across Delhi. It also warned of moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning and winds of 30-40 kmph. The areas that will receive heavy rainfall include South East Delhi, East Delhi, Shahdara, Central Delhi, North East Delhi, South Delhi, New Delhi, South West Delhi, West Delhi, North West Delhi and North Delhi.

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Several Flights Diverted

#WeatherUpdate: Due to bad weather in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights might be affected. Passengers are requested to check their flight status via https://t.co/ZsAAnbsXYR.

— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) August 24, 2026

Due to bad weather conditions, several flights were diverted, while many airlines issued travel advisories. According to NDTV, a total of 15 flights were diverted from Delhi Airport. Of these, 12 were diverted to Jaipur, two to Chandigarh and one to Lucknow. The diverted flights also included three international flights.

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…

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) August 24, 2026

Many airlines took to their social media handles to share travel advisories. Air India advised travellers that adverse weather could impact flights to and from Delhi. IndiGo said bad weather had affected its flight schedules and that it’s monitoring the situation. The airline also advised to check the flight updates on website so you don’t have to wait for hours at the airport. SpiceJet warned that arrivals, departures and connecting flights could face disruptions. Akasa Air also said severe weather had affected some flights across its network.

We hope the situation gets under control soon!

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