IndiGo, Air India Advise on Delhi-NCR Storm Disruptions

Airlines IndiGo and Air India issued advisories for passengers travelling to and from Delhi Airport (DEL) following heavy rains and a massive storm that impacted the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR). The advisories were issued on Monday evening, urging flyers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

IndiGo specifically advised passengers to stay updated on their flight status. Air India communicated that its flight operations were impacted due to the adverse weather conditions. The airline urged passengers to verify their flight status and allocate ample travel time to the airport to account for potential disruptions.

The severe weather event encompassed a thunderstorm, lightning, a dust storm, and a hailstorm, accompanied by strong winds reaching speeds of 50-70 kmph. These conditions resulted in poor visibility and operational challenges at the airport. Earlier on Monday, prior to these advisories, around 10 flights scheduled for Delhi were diverted due to similar inclement weather. The article also references another weather event earlier this month which caused disruptions, including damage to vehicles and trees.

Key Points
* Strong winds of 50-70 kmph.
* Around 10 flights were diverted from Delhi.

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