Delhi airport flooded after rain, many flights diverted
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Torrential rains trigger waterlogging on approach roads and forecourts at Delhi's IGI Airport terminals 2 and 3, prompting a swift clearance response from DIAL amid a red alert.
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Delhi airport flooded after rain, many flights diverted
NEW DELHI: Delhi airport experienced waterlogging at the approach roads and forecourts of Terminal 2 and 3 on Friday afternoon as heavy rains lashed the national capital.
A source said there was excess water inside the two terminals, which was later cleared. In a post on X on Friday evening, DIAL said the airport experienced heavy rainfall this afternoon; as a result, the approach road and forecourt areas accumulated water. "The accumulated water was cleared within some time," it added.
Heavy rains lashed several parts of the national capital on Friday as dark clouds shrouded Delhi, prompting the weather office to issue a red alert warning of intense rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds later in the day.
The IMD, in its short-range weather forecast issued at 2:15 pm, said a spell of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and lightning was expected at many places between 2.15 pm and 4.15 pm, with heavy rain at isolated places.
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital. It has three terminals -- T1, T2 and T3. International flights are operated from T3.
