On a Saturday evening, the Delhi airport faced operational disruptions as 22 flights were diverted due to adverse weather conditions, as confirmed by an official source. The diversions occurred between 1500 hours and 1830 hours, impacting various airlines and destinations.
Among the diverted flights, 9 were rerouted to Jaipur, 8 to Lucknow, while 2 each were directed to Chandigarh, Varanasi, Amritsar, and Ahmedabad respectively. Notably, IndiGo, Air India, and Vistara bore the brunt of these diversions, with 9, 8, and 3 of their flights affected, respectively.
The situation underscores the challenges posed by unpredictable weather patterns on aviation operations. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), one of the busiest airports in India, typically manages approximately 1,300 flight movements daily, highlighting the scale of disruption caused by such weather-related incidents.
Authorities continue to monitor and manage the situation, prioritizing passenger safety and minimizing inconvenience amidst such challenging circumstances.
