Heavy rain hits Delhi airport, delays over 100 flights
According to the IMD, the Palam observatory received 42.6mm of rainfall till 5:30 pm, but the Safdarjung area was not affected and received merely 1.2mm of rainfall. The met office has forecast that light to moderate showers may occur over the weekend.
As strong thunderstorms hit southern parts of Delhi, especially South West Delhi, as many as 100 flights were delayed and about 17 flights were diverted between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm today. Image source: Reuters