Following a weekend of heavy showers and gusty winds, passengers were advised to use the Delhi Metro and check flight updates regularly to avoid last-minute delays.
“Our on-ground teams are coordinating closely with all stakeholders to keep your travel smooth,” the airport said in its advisory. “Consider alternative transport options, including the Metro, to reach the airport safely.”
Showers & strong winds
The advisory came after rain and winds reaching nearly 60 kmph disrupted road movement on Sunday. From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., rainfall varied across the city: Safdarjung logged 10.1 mm, Pragati Maidan recorded 13.6 mm, Pusa measured 10 mm, and Janakpuri received 0.5 mm. Wind speeds peaked at 57 kmph at Pragati Maidan, 55 kmph at Palam, and 37 kmph in Mayur Vihar.
According to IMD scientist Krishna Kumar Mishra, this spell of rain was triggered by a mix of weather systems—a monsoon trough lying to the south of Delhi, an active western disturbance, and a low-pressure area over northwest Madhya Pradesh.
Rainfall eases monsoon deficit
The showers over the last four days have significantly narrowed Delhi’s monsoon rainfall gap. From June 1 to July 12, the city collected 117.8 mm of rain, close to the seasonal average of 126.3 mm.
Southwest Delhi has emerged as the wettest part of the capital and is currently classified in the ‘large excess’ rainfall category. By contrast, north and northwest Delhi continue to record a substantial deficit. Six districts, including Central and New Delhi, have reported near-normal rainfall so far.
