15 flights diverted, many delayed as dust storm hits Delhi, Haryana
New Delhi/IBNS: Several flights flying to and from Delhi were diverted on Friday after the national capital was hit by a strong dust storm.
The dust storm also hit Haryana and West Uttar Pradesh this evening after days of scorching heat across parts of northern India.
As many as 15 flights flying to and from Delhi were diverted, said reports.
In a post on X, Air India said that some of its flights to and from Delhi were either delayed or diverted due to the thunderstorm.
#TravelAdvisory
— Air India (@airindia) April 11, 2025
Poor weather, caused by heavy thunderstorms and gusty winds, has affected flight operations across parts of Northern India. Some of our flights to and from Delhi are being delayed or diverted, which is likely to impact our overall flight schedule. We are closely…
IndiGo and SpiceJet said that some of their flights may also be impacted due to the weather.
#6ETravelAdvisory: With a dust storm over #Delhi and #Jaipur flights may be impacted. Keep a close tab on your flight status to stay updated https://t.co/CjwsVzFWky. Wishing you safe travels. pic.twitter.com/PsPPYQsWvI
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) April 11, 2025
#WeatherUpdate: Due to bad weather (thunderstorm/rain) in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may be affected. Passengers are requested to check their flight status via https://t.co/2wynECZugy.
— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) April 11, 2025
Meanwhile, tree branches fell in several areas of Delhi, including Lodhi Garden, owing to strong, gusty winds. In the Delhi Gate area, a tree fell on a stationary motorcycle.
#WATCH | Delhi: Branches of trees fell after the National Capital experienced dust storm in several areas.
— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2025
(Visuals from Delhi Gate) pic.twitter.com/Fjmdg6Dv8E
Delhi also received drizzle on Friday that brought down the temperature, giving much-needed relief to people from the heatwave in the past few days.
On Monday, the national capital's maximum temperature touched 40 degrees Celsius for the first time this season, marking a heatwave situation that persisted for three consecutive days.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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