Delhi Dust Storm Hits Airport Operations, 205 Flights Delayed

Strong dust winds swept across Delhi and its surrounding areas yesterday (11).

The adverse weather conditions have disrupted flight operations at airports with at least 205 flights being delayed and at least 50 flights diverted from their scheduled destination.

A strong dust storm whipped up Delhi and surrounding areas yesterday, a day after a dust storm and moderate rain lashed parts of the national capital.

The storm caused huge damage in some parts of the capital with branches of trees falling on roads, cars.

Power supply across Delhi-NCR was also affected after branches of trees and other objects fell on the electrical lines. 

The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert in Delhi for thunderstorms and lightning throughout the day.

The adverse weather brought flight operations at airports to a near standstill, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded for hours and triggering a wave of complaints on social media over airline mismanagement.

Airport sources told foreign media that there was a sudden spike in crowding at boarding gates late Friday night and early Saturday due to diverted and delayed flights landing at the same time.

Source: Indian Media