Heavy Rain In Delhi: IndiGo, Akasa Issue Flight Delay Advisory. Here's What Flyers Should Know
Heavy Rain In Delhi: IndiGo, Akasa Issue Flight Delay Advisory. Here's What Flyers Should Know Published By, Last Updated: July 28, 2026, 14:21 IST The
Heavy Rain In Delhi: IndiGo, Akasa Issue Flight Delay Advisory. Here's What Flyers Should Know Published By, Last Updated: July 28, 2026, 14:21 IST The airlines urged passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport and factor in extra travel time due to slow-moving traffic. Rapid Read The IMD has forecast moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds over Delhi for the next few hours. Delhi-NCR Rains: Heavy rainfall lashed parts of Delhi and the Capital Region (NCR) on Tuesday, prompting airlines to issue travel advisories warning passengers of possible flight delays as intense showers caused traffic congestion and waterlogging across several parts of the Delhi-NCR. With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red nowcast warning for the national capital for the next few hours, airlines urged passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport and factor in extra travel time due to slow-moving traffic. IndiGo, Akasa Issue Advisory In a post on X, IndiGo said flights to and from Delhi could be impacted because of the heavy rainfall.
“We recommend checking your flight status on our website or app before heading out. Also, please allow extra time for your commute, as slow-moving traffic may affect road travel en route to the airport. Thank you for your patience and for standing by us during this time," it said. Travel AdvisoryDue to heavy rains, flights to/from #Delhi are impacted. We recommend checking your flight status on our website or app before heading out. Also, please allow extra time for your commute, as slow-moving traffic may affect road travel en route to the airport.… — IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) July 28, 2026 Akasa Air also cautioned passengers about possible disruptions. “Due to heavy rainfall in Delhi, some flights across our network may be delayed. While this situation is completely beyond our control, our teams are always ready to assist you," the airline said. #TravelUpdate: Due to heavy rainfall in Delhi some flights across our network may be delayed.We realize that this may inconvenience your travel plans and seek your patience and understanding. While this situation is completely beyond our control, please rest assured that our… Akasa Air (@AkasaAir) July 28, 2026 The Delhi Airport also issued a passenger advisory, saying that while flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport were currently normal, inclement weather was expected around the airport.
It advised passengers to remain in touch with their respective airlines for the latest flight updates. Rainfall Led To Waterlogging The downpour led to waterlogging at several locations, including ITO and Janpath Road, while dark clouds, thunderstorms and gusty winds reduced visibility across parts of the city. Visuals from the Parliament complex showed intense rainfall as heavy showers swept through central and south Delhi before spreading to other areas. The IMD has forecast moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds over Delhi for the next few hours, with another spell likely later in the evening. Moderate rainfall is expected to continue on Wednesday, with maximum temperatures likely to fall by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the coming days. According to the weather department, the ongoing spell has been triggered by a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal that crossed the West Bengal-North Odisha coast on Tuesday morning and is expected to influence weather across eastern and northern India. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Shobhit Gupta Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news.
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