Delhi weather: Rain, thunderstorm forecast hit flight operations; IndiGo, Air India issue advisory

With rain, thunder and strong gusty winds forecast for the national capital, several airlines such as IndiGo, Air India and more have issued travel advisories.

Published on: Mar 19, 2026, 16:28:40 IST

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As Delhi remains under a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms, flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) Airport have been impacted. With rain, thunder and strong gusty winds forecast for the national capital, airlines such as IndiGo, Air India and more have issued travel advisories.

Delhi witnessed a dramatic change in the weather on Wednesday. As per the Indian Meteorological Department, the change has been triggered by an active western disturbance over northwestern India. (Raj K Raj/ HT Photo)

Taking to X, IndiGo airlines stated that due to the thundershower forecast in Delhi, departures and arrivals may be impacted.

“While our teams are preparing well in advance to keep things running smoothly, the weather may slow things down a touch. If you're travelling today, we recommend checking your flight status on our website or app before heading out,” the airline stated.

Air India on Thursday morning stated that its operations may be impacted due to the “persistent rain and gusty wind forecast in Delhi and parts of northern India."

Rain, dust storm hit Delhi, flights diverted due to inclement weather

On Wednesday, as Delhi and other NCR cities experienced rain and strong winds, at least 22 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport due to the bad weather conditions.

As per airport officials, a total of 22 flights which were to land at IGI airport were diverted to other nearby airports.

The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), operated by DIAL, is the country's largest airport and handles more than 1,300 flight movements daily.

Delhi witnessed a dramatic change in the weather on Wednesday. As per the Indian Meteorological Department, the change has been triggered by an active western disturbance over northwestern India. This weather is expected to continue till Friday, March 20.

"The system is expected to intensify over central Pakistan and adjoining parts of Punjab and Haryana from Thursday, leading to further rainfall over the next two days," Mahesh Palawat, a weather expert, told PTI.

"Current models suggest that weather conditions on March 20 are likely to be more intense," he added further.

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Danita Yadav is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times. Based in New Delhi, Danita serves as a pivotal voice in international reportage in the team. Operating under the mandate of delivering "without the noise", Danita excels at distilling complex geopolitical developments into lucid, objective narratives which prioritise factual accuracy over sensationalism. In HT, Danita has been recognised for her breaking news efforts and time-bound coverage of the Air India crash, which has driven over 2 million users to the website through trusted, factual coverage of the incident. Thriving in high-pressure editorial environments, Danita has also cultivated a reputation for navigating the nuances of global diplomacy and cross-border policy. With over four years of experience in the journalism industry, Danita has spent her years diving deep into the coverage of international relations and global conflicts. She has previously worked with the news teams at Outlook India and Times Network, covering a wide range of beats and topics, from education curricula and student protests to Indian politics and international conflicts such as the Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan wars. Danita earned her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi. Beyond the newsroom and her love for international relations, you'll find Danita 'geeking' out over books, music and BTS. Her appreciation for global pop culture and storytelling also added to her unique perspective on the "soft power" dynamics that increasingly have shaped international relations in the ever-changing global order.Read More

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