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‘Never seen anything like this’: Delhi airport waterlogged after heavy rain, flights delayed
- On Friday, massive waterlogging struck Indira Gandhi International Airport after heavy rainfall lashed New Delhi, disrupting flight operations and stranding passengers throughout the terminal.
- The India Meteorological Department predicted heavy rainfall of 50-100 mm and gusty winds up to 60 kmph, while monitoring stations Palam and Najafgarh recorded 3.4 mm and 0.5 mm respectively.
- Several flights from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Port Blair faced delays, while passenger Mansi said, "I've never seen anything like this; there is so much water."
- Airport staff deployed additional personnel to drain accumulated rainwater as visuals showed passengers navigating waterlogged areas; passenger Prabhash recalled witnessing similar waterlogging about two years ago.
- Sudden downpours disrupted Janmashtami celebrations across the city as locals rushed for shelter, while the India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for potential waterlogging in low-lying areas.
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Waterlogging witnessed at IGI Airport in Delhi after heavy rainfall, several flights affected
Several visuals from the airport showed passengers walking through waterlogged areas inside the terminal. To address the situation, additional staff were deployed to drain the accumulated rainwater, as per the information from the airport.
·Noida, India
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Heavy Rain Lashes Parts of Delhi; Flights Affected; IMD Issues Yellow Alert
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The rain also affected flight operations at Delhi airport, with several domestic flights arriving from different cities delayed due to the weather conditions. The affected flights included those arriving from Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Port Blair. Rainwater also accumulated in several parts of the Indira Gandhi International Airport premises, as seen in the visuals. India News | Heavy Rain Lashes …
·Mumbai, India
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