NEW DELHI: Heavy rainfall lashed India’s national capital, causing waterlogging at Indira Gandhi International Airport and creating difficult conditions around parts of the airport premises.
Rainwater accumulated at the airport following the downpour, highlighting the impact of intense rainfall on drainage infrastructure at one of India’s busiest aviation hubs.
Meanwhile, the rainfall affected several parts of Delhi as the national capital experienced wet weather conditions. Visuals from the airport showed waterlogging after the heavy spell of rain.
Rainwater Accumulates at Delhi Airport
The waterlogging came as heavy rainfall swept across Delhi, leaving areas vulnerable to temporary flooding and disrupting normal movement.
However, immediate information about the extent of disruption to flight operations was not available. Airport authorities also had not announced details about significant flight cancellations or diversions linked specifically to the waterlogging.
Consequently, passengers travelling through the airport were expected to remain alert for possible delays and changing conditions as rainfall continued to affect the capital.
Indira Gandhi International Airport handles large volumes of domestic and international passengers every day, making smooth road access and airport operations particularly important during severe weather.
Heavy Rain Creates Difficult Conditions Across Capital
The latest spell of rainfall once again brought attention to water accumulation during periods of intense precipitation in Delhi.
Furthermore, heavy rain can slow road traffic and make journeys to and from the airport more difficult, particularly when water accumulates on major routes.
Authorities continued to assess conditions following the downpour, while travellers were advised to account for weather-related disruption when planning journeys.
The waterlogging at the airport followed heavy rainfall across the national capital, although no immediate reports indicated major damage at the facility.
Further details about rainfall-related disruptions and airport operations were expected as conditions developed.
#WATCH | Delhi: Waterlogging witnessed at Indira Gandhi International Airport after heavy rainfall lashed the national capital. pic.twitter.com/vejJpM2W2l
— ANI (@ANI) September 4, 2026
