Unforeseen chaos in Delhi's airports: More than 150 flights disrupted with cancellations, IndiGo, Air India, and Spicejet provide flight status updates - Learn more here
Delhi, August 9, 2025 - Heavy rain in the national capital on Saturday, August 9, 2025, caused significant disruptions at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Over 150 flights were reported delayed, with at least 4 cancellations, as a result of the intense downpour, waterlogging, and severe traffic congestion affecting passenger movement and airport operations.
According to data from FlightRadar24, 141 departing flights were delayed, with 3 cancellations, while 24 arriving flights were delayed, with 1 cancellation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a red alert warning for Delhi due to the heavy rainfall.
IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India issued urgent travel advisories, advising passengers to check their flight status on their respective websites or apps before leaving for the airport. IndiGo urged travellers to reach the airport well in advance due to heavy rain and potential traffic issues. Air India advised passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport. SpiceJet also advised passengers of possible disruptions due to the heavy rain.
The downpour overnight brought large parts of the city to a standstill. Waterlogging was reported in several areas, including Panchkuian Marg, Mathura Road, and Connaught Place. Traffic was disrupted, and flight operations were affected due to the waterlogging. However, the Delhi Airport stated that while several flights reported delays, operations were running normally.
The IMD forecasted thunderstorms with rain for Saturday in Delhi. The maximum temperature forecasted for Saturday is 33°C, and the minimum is 25°C. SpiceJet stated that all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected due to heavy rain in Delhi. IndiGo issued an advisory warning about traffic congestion in Delhi due to heavy rain.
Passengers were advised to be patient and to keep a close eye on their flight status. As the rain subsided, flights began to resume, albeit with delays, and the city gradually returned to normal. The IMD will continue to monitor the weather conditions and issue updates as necessary.
- The heavy rainfall in Delhi, as forecasted by the IMD, led to significant disruptions in the aviation industry, causing over 150 flight delays and at least 4 cancellations at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- In response to the weather conditions, several finance-related entities such as IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India issued travel advisories, advising passengers to check their flight status and be prepared for possible disruptions.
- The disruptions in transportation, particularly in the aviation industry, were not limited to Delhi, as the weather also affected the finance market, with investments possibly influenced by uncertainties caused by the weather conditions.
- As the weather improved, the IMD continued to monitor conditions and issue updates, while the finance and transportation industries worked to recover from the disruptions caused by the heavy rain.
