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  Metros   Delhi  23 May 2022  Heavy rain, thunderstorm hit Delhi, flight operations affected

Heavy rain, thunderstorm hit Delhi, flight operations affected

ANI
Published : May 23, 2022, 10:38 am IST
Updated : May 23, 2022, 10:38 am IST

Strong winds and heavy rain uprooted trees in parts of Delhi which resulted in roads getting blocked

IMD said that impact on vulnerable structures, kutcha houses, traffic and visibility is expected and suggested people to stay indoors and avoid travel if possible. (ANI)
 IMD said that impact on vulnerable structures, kutcha houses, traffic and visibility is expected and suggested people to stay indoors and avoid travel if possible. (ANI)

New Delhi: Flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were affected on Monday morning as several parts of the national capital and the NCR received heavy rain with thunderstorm.

The airport authorities have requested the passengers to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information.

"Due to bad weather, flight operations at Delhi airport are affected. Passengers are requested to get in touch with the airline concerned for updated flight information," Delhi Airport tweeted.

Meanwhile, India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that thundershower with moderate intensity rain and gusty winds with speed of 60-90 Km/h would continue to occur over and adjoining areas of entire Delhi and NCR during the next two hours.

Strong winds and heavy rain uprooted trees in parts of Delhi which resulted in roads getting blocked.

IMD said that impact on vulnerable structures, kutcha houses, traffic and visibility is expected and suggested people to stay indoors and avoid travel if possible.

Tags: delhi climate, bad weather, delhi rains
Location: India, Delhi, New Delhi