Fri May 02 01:26:42 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Airport Flights Disrupted by Thunderstorms
**New Delhi, May 2, 2025** – Thunderstorms and gusty winds caused significant disruptions to flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Friday morning. The airport, India’s largest and busiest, handles approximately 1,300 flights daily.
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), the airport operator, confirmed that several flights were delayed or diverted due to the inclement weather. In a statement on X, DIAL assured passengers that its teams were working to minimize disruptions and ensure a smooth passenger experience.
Air India also reported delays and diversions on some of its flights to and from Delhi, attributing the disruptions to the adverse weather conditions across northern India. The airline stated it was working to mitigate the impact on its overall schedule.
The disruptions highlight the vulnerability of air travel to severe weather events, particularly at a major hub like IGIA. Further updates are expected as the weather situation evolves.
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