India flights: Bad weather in Delhi leads to diversions, disruptions in air travel

According to an airport official, among the affected flights, nine were redirected to Jaipur, while one was rerouted to Lucknow

At least 10 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport on Monday due to bad weather, according to an official.

According to an airport official, among the affected flights, nine were redirected to Jaipur, while one was rerouted to Lucknow.

Taking to Twitter, SpiceJet said, "Due to bad weather in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status."

Earlier on Sunday, The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday night predicted rain along with dust storms to hit parts of Delhi-NCR.

IMD on Saturday issued an orange alert for Haryana, North-East Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and said that there is a possibility of thunderstorms in Delhi for the next 3-4 days.

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