Delhi was struck by a powerful thunderstorm, unleashing heavy rainfall and fierce winds that swept through the entire national capital on Tuesday everning. The sudden downpour caused significant disruptions at the Delhi Airport, leading to delays and diversions of several flights.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature in Delhi settled at a cool 35.9 degrees Celsius, which was significantly below the normal average by five notches.

Over 20 domestic arrivals and 10 domestic departures have experienced delays due to the adverse weather conditions.

SpiceJet, one of the prominent airlines operating in Delhi, had issued an advisory to its passengers, informing them of expected delays and advising them to stay updated with the latest information.

In addition to flight delays, the Delhi Airport has reported that a total of 10 flights have been diverted to nearby airports such as Jaipur and Lucknow due to the unfavorable weather conditions.

Among the diverted flights, nine have been redirected to Jaipur, while one has been rerouted to Lucknow. The diversions took place between 18:25 hrs and 20:00 hrs, as the conditions at the Delhi Airport remained unsuitable for safe landings and take-offs.

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