Delhi rains: Airport issues advisory as IMD forecasts inclement weather, flights operating normally
Heavy rain continued to lash several parts of the national capital on Tuesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for
Heavy rain continued to lash several parts of the national capital on Tuesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for Delhi for the next few hours. Amid the deteriorating weather conditions, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport issued a passenger advisory, saying flight operations are currently functioning normally while asking travellers to remain in touch with their respective airlines for the latest updates. Dark clouds covered the city through the morning as moderate to heavy showers persisted across several areas. The weather office has forecast overcast skies accompanied by moderate rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next few hours.
In its advisory, Delhi Airport said, “As per the Indian Meteorological Department’s forecast, inclement weather conditions are expected in the vicinity of Delhi Airport. However, flight operations at Delhi Airport are currently normal.” Also Read | Centre plans bulk drug PLI scheme revamp, says pharmaceuticals secretary Joshi The airport further said, “Our on-ground teams are working diligently with all stakeholders to ensure your journey remains hassle-free.” Passengers were also advised to stay updated on their flight schedules. The advisory said, “For the latest flight information, passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines.” The airport’s advisory comes as rainfall continued across the city following the IMD’s warning of adverse weather conditions.
According to the India Meteorological Department, Safdarjung, Delhi’s base weather station, recorded 32.4 mm of cumulative rainfall till 8.30 am on Tuesday. Ridge recorded 37.6 mm, followed by Lodi Road at 36.7 mm, Ayanagar at 4.0 mm and Palam at 0.8 mm. Also Read | CJP protests: SC mulls independent probe into all allegations of police excesses Between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm on Monday, Ridge recorded 19.4 mm of rainfall. Lodi Road received 11.5 mm, Safdarjung recorded 8.0 mm, Ayanagar logged 3.8 mm, while Palam did not receive any rainfall during the period. The minimum temperature at Safdarjung settled at 25.5 degrees Celsius, which was 1.8 degrees below normal.
Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality also remained relatively clean following the showers. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 77 at 9 am, placing it in the ‘satisfactory’ category. Under the AQI scale, a reading between 0 and 50 is categorised as ‘good’, 51 to 100 as ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 as ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 as ‘poor’, 301 to 400 as ‘very poor’, and 401 to 500 as ‘severe’.
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