Watch: Delhi airport floods after rainwater enters terminal; staff use buckets to clear it

NEW DELHI: Delhi-NCR witnessed heavy rainfall on Tuesday, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat. The capital saw cloudy skies and strong winds reaching speeds of 50–70 kmph.

Several videos showing rainwater entering Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport went viral on social media. In the footage, airport staff can be seen sweeping and collecting water using buckets inside the terminal.

VIDEO | Delhi Rains: Water enters IGI Airport Terminal 1 as heavy rain lashes the capital. Inside visuals

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According to official sources, around 12 flights were diverted at Delhi Airport between 3 PM and 4 PM due to adverse weather conditions.

In a post on X, Air India issued a travel advisory, informing passengers about flight disruptions and route diversions caused by the weather in Delhi.

#TravelAdvisory
Due to inclement weather conditions in Delhi, our flight operations are getting impacted with some diversions.

Please check your flight status before heading to the airport: https://t.co/6ajUZVeeIM

— Air India (@airindia) June 17, 2025

The maximum temperature in the national capital was recorded at 36.2°C, 3.8 degrees below the seasonal average, while the minimum temperature stood at 28°C, 1.5 degrees above normal.

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Wednesday, which will remain in effect until Thursday. Thunderstorms with lightning, light to moderate rainfall, and strong winds of 50–60 kmph are expected, particularly during the night.