Passengers alert! IndiGo issues travel advisory amid rain, hailstorm in Delhi NCR: ‘Flight operations are impacted’

IndiGo on Wednesday issued a travel advisory amid rain and hailstorms in Delhi- NCR, stating that the flight operations were “impacted”.

“Due to adverse weather conditions in #Delhi flight operations are impacted. We understand that extended wait times, both on the ground and onboard, may cause inconvenience, and we sincerely appreciate your patience,” the airline said on X.

It added, “Our crew and ground teams are there to support you and ensure your wait is as comfortable as possible. We value your time and are doing everything we can to help you get on your way as soon as possible.”

Delhi weather today

Delhi experienced partly cloudy conditions and light showers in isolated areas on Wednesday, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and hail in parts of the city through late night, as per PTI.

According to IMD data recorded up to 5:30 pm, the Safdarjung and Lodhi Road weather stations reported trace rainfall. Palam received 0.1 mm of rain, the Ridge station recorded 0.2 mm, and Ayanagar remained dry.

It urged residents to remain prepared for light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and winds of 40–50 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 60 kmph. The warning covered several parts of Delhi, including Central, East, North East, North West, South, South East, South West, and West Delhi.

The warning was also shared with the Delhi State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), and residents were advised to follow safety precautions during the period of thunderstorm activity.

Daytime temperatures in the national capital remained below seasonal averages at most monitoring stations. Safdarjung, the city’s primary weather station, recorded a maximum temperature of 39.2°C, which was 0.3°C below normal.

Palam registered a high of 37.6°C, 2.9°C below normal, while Lodhi Road recorded 37.8°C, 1.2°C lower than usual. Ridge and Ayanagar posted maximum temperatures of 38.1°C and 38.2°C, respectively, both 1.8°C below the seasonal average.

Night temperatures, however, were above normal at some locations. Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 26.4°C, one degree above normal, while Lodhi Road reported 26.8°C, which was 2.4°C higher than the average.

At Ayanagar, the minimum temperature was recorded at 25.4°C, which was 1.8°C above normal. Palam and Ridge registered overnight temperatures of 24.6°C and 23.2°C, respectively, placing them 0.8°C and 0.5°C below the seasonal average.

The IMD has predicted partly cloudy conditions in Delhi on Thursday, with the maximum temperature expected to be around 39°C and the minimum near 27°C.

Air quality in the capital remained in the “moderate” category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 147 at 4 pm.

Under CPCB guidelines, an AQI between 0 and 50 is classified as “good,” 51 to 100 as “satisfactory,” 101 to 200 as “moderate,” 201 to 300 as “poor,” 301 to 400 as “very poor,” and 401 to 500 as “severe.”

Beginning May 14, weather conditions are expected to improve gradually, with predominantly clear skies forecast between May 15 and May 18, according to ANI. Daytime temperatures are likely to climb to between 40°C and 42°C by May 17 and 18, while nighttime temperatures are expected to rise to around 27°C to 29°C.

The IMD also stated that a fresh western disturbance is likely to impact northwest India from May 15 onward.

In addition, three upper-air cyclonic circulations are currently active over North Pakistan, West Rajasthan, and North Central Uttar Pradesh and are contributing to changing weather conditions across the region.