Delhi Airport on Monday, July 14, has urged travellers to plan their journeys carefully as unpredictable weather continued to impact the capital.
Following a weekend of heavy showers and gusty winds, passengers were advised to use the Delhi Metro and check flight updates regularly to avoid last-minute delays as a fresh spell of rain occurred on Monday morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR that day.
“Our on-ground teams are coordinating closely with all stakeholders to keep your travel smooth,” the airport said in its advisory. “Consider alternative transport options, including the Metro, to reach the airport safely.”
The advisory came after rain and winds reaching nearly 60 kmph disrupted road movement on Sunday, July 13. This spell of rain was triggered by a mix of weather systems—a monsoon trough lying to the south of Delhi, an active western disturbance and a low-pressure area over northwest Madhya Pradesh.
The showers over the last four days have significantly narrowed Delhi’s monsoon rainfall gap. From June 1 to July 12, the city collected 117.8 mm of rain, close to the seasonal average of 126.3 mm.
Southwest Delhi has emerged as the wettest part of the capital and is currently classified in the “large excess” rainfall category. By contrast, north and northwest Delhi continue to record a substantial deficit. Six districts, including central and New Delhi, have reported near-normal rainfall so far.
(With inputs from multiple news reports)