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Delhi Airport Struggles With Over 200 Flight Delays

Multiple factors, including runway upgrades and adverse weather conditions, led to flight delays at Delhi's IGI airport. This situation is expected to persist till May 4

The ongoing closure of the fourth runway, coupled with prevailing easterly winds, resulted in the delay of flights at Delhi's international airport (representational image) Photo: Shutterstock
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On April 20 alone, there were a total of 384 delayed arrivals and 501 delayed departures, as reported by Flightradar24. Moreover, on April 12, the airport experienced significant operational challenges as 498 flights were delayed due to the unexpected severity of an intense thunderstorm that affected the region. Flight tracking data from Flightradar24 indicated that the average delay for affected flights reached approximately 30 minutes. The situation is likely to continue until May 4.

Despite the significant impact on flight schedules, airport officials confirmed that no flights were diverted to nearby airports, which could have further exacerbated the situation. Travellers are advised to monitor flight statuses and check with airlines for updates as the airport works to resolve the ongoing challenges.

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