New Delhi: Strong thundershowers struck the capital, particularly parts of south-west Delhi on Friday with a number of flights delayed and diverted due to intense rain around the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI). Sources said over 100 flights had been delayed due to the rain, while 17 flights had to be diverted between a one period 3:30 and 4:30 pm.
“Seventeen flights were diverted at the IGI airport between 3:20 to 4:30pm due to heavy rain and poor weather conditions. Several flights were also delayed during the period,” said an airport official.
According to the IMD, the Palam observatory received 42.6mm of rainfall till 5:30 pm. However, the Safdarjung area was not affected and received only 1.2mm of rainfall during this period. The met office has forecast more rain over the weekend with light to moderate showers likely to occur.
07/09/18 Jasjeev Gandhiok/Times of India
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“Seventeen flights were diverted at the IGI airport between 3:20 to 4:30pm due to heavy rain and poor weather conditions. Several flights were also delayed during the period,” said an airport official.
According to the IMD, the Palam observatory received 42.6mm of rainfall till 5:30 pm. However, the Safdarjung area was not affected and received only 1.2mm of rainfall during this period. The met office has forecast more rain over the weekend with light to moderate showers likely to occur.
07/09/18 Jasjeev Gandhiok/Times of India
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