Heavy rain in Delhi disrupts flight operations; airlines issue advisories
What's the story
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in Delhi on Tuesday morning have disrupted flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall across India till August 4. Air India issued a travel advisory warning passengers of possible disruptions due to gusty winds and rain. "Gusty wind and rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi this morning," the airline said on X (formerly Twitter).
Twitter Post
Advisory by Air India
#TravelAdvisory
— Air India (@airindia) July 29, 2025
Gusty wind and rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi this morning.
Please check your flight status here https://t.co/ZRtxRBbSY7… before heading to the airport and allow extra time for your journey.
Flight delays
Airlines issue advisories for passengers
IndiGo also warned of possible delays and slower traffic due to the heavy rainfall. "While we can't control the skies, we're doing everything possible to keep your journey steady on the ground," it said in a post on X. SpiceJet highlighted potential impacts on flights due to bad weather in Delhi and Dharamshala. The airline requested passengers to check their flight status on its website.
Twitter Post
Advisory by IndiGo
Travel Advisory
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) July 29, 2025
🌂 A Rainy Day Reminder
With heavy rainfall expected over #Delhi, we’re seeing a chance of delays and slower traffic to and from the airport.
While we can’t control the skies, we’re doing everything possible to keep your journey steady on the ground.…
Nationwide impact
IMD's weather forecast for July 29
The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Northwest India, including East Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, on July 29. Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Haryana are also likely to witness heavy showers. West India, including Konkan and Gujarat, will see isolated heavy rain on July 29 with light to moderate showers for the next week. Northeast India is likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall over Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Regional forecast
Predicted weather conditions for other regions
East and Central India, including Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, are likely to witness isolated heavy rain and thunderstorms. South Peninsular India, including Kerala and Coastal Karnataka, will see heavy rain on July 29-30 with strong winds (40-50km/h). Light to moderate rain is likely across most regions for the next week. The IMD has also predicted thunderstorms with lightning at isolated places in several states on July 30.