New Delhi:
Strong dust storms led to anarchy at Delhi Airport after the flight delay and the winds affected hundreds of passengers yesterday. Sources said that at least 205 flights were delayed, and at least 50 flights were removed from their prescribed destination.
He said that the average departure delay is one hour.
“After the dust storm, several flights were removed and canceled after the dust storm, and this caused inconvenience to the passengers waiting for their flights at the Delhi Airport. The diverted flight took time to reach Delhi and caused a crowd at the airport,” an official.
Whereas Airlines As Air India and IndiGo issued advice on X, many disappointed passengers described their ordinance.
Air India Flight told NDTV, “We had a connecting flight from Srinagar to Delhi at 4 pm. Our flight was scheduled to land in Delhi around 6 pm, but was taken to Chandigarh due to dust storm. Then it returned to Delhi at 11 am.”
“We were then asked to ride another flight in Delhi for Mumbai at 12 o’clock. We were sitting on the aircraft for about 4 hours and then were made to the bybord again and had to go through security check again. It is 8 am, and we are still waiting at the airport. Our flight is not yet taken,” said the trapped passenger.
The 75-year-old wheelchair-bound woman in a single flight said, “We have been stranded for more than 12 hours. We could not get into Delhi due to the storm. But we are waiting at Delhi Airport from 11 pm.”
Passengers stranded at Delhi Airport.
Some flyers expressed their anger on X.
Posting a picture of the trapped passengers, a user wrote: “The most unabated, wrong world international airport, New Delhi … worse than the bus stand”.
@Airindia @Moca_goi @JM_Scindia The most unabated, wrong world international airport, New Delhi.#Indragandhi.. worse than the bus stand. pic.twitter.com/UDQILWIFXQ
– A Hanicomb Lal (@LALARVI) April 12, 2025
One user wrote, “IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Delhi was re -rescheduled from the evening. @IndiGing Are you taking passengers? The people are already 6 hours late for it,” a user wrote.
@Indigigo6e 6e 2198, IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Delhi was re -resolved 6 times from evening. @Indigigo6e Are you taking passengers ?? People are already 6hrs late for this, are you going to return the amount now ??
– Aritra Mukherjee (@ Aritram27) April 11, 2025
Another said, “A flight from Delhi has not yet gone. You have rode them on time and have made them sit for two hours. Disgusting. Also according to the rule you are going to provide refreshments if the flight is delayed for more than two hours.”
@Indigigo6e 6E 2211, 12APR, DEL (T2) -VNS 0455-0625 HRS has not yet departed. You have rode them on time and have made them sit for two hours. Disgusting. Also according to the rule, if you are delaying the flight for more than two hours, you should provide refreshments. @Ministry_ca @Dgcaindia
– Sannam Swati (@SWATIISME) April 12, 2025
Another Flier said, “Stressed at Delhi Airport for more than 14 hours …#AirIndia you have zero accountability and commitment to our passenger … You are not worth living in this place.”
Stressed at Delhi Airport for more than 14 hours …#AIRINDIA You have zero accountability and commitment to our passenger … You are not worth living at this place
– Sumit k nandi (@sumitknandi) April 12, 2025
The only word for @Airindia And @Delhiairport
Pathetic pathetic pathetic pathetic pathetic Pathetic pathetic pathetic pathetic pathetic Pathetic pathetic pathetic pathetic pathetic Pathetic pathetic pathetic pathetic pathetic Pathetic pathetic pathetic Pathetic Service
– Ashique Ali (@ashiquehunmain) April 11, 2025
Air India said in its advisor that some of its flights from Delhi and some of its flights were either delayed or diverted due to thunderstorms.
Due to bad weather, heavy thunderstorms and ugly winds, flight operations in parts of northern India have affected. Some of our flights to Delhi are delayed or diverted, which is likely to affect our overall flight schedule. We are closely …
– Indian air (@Airindia) April 11, 2025
In response to passengers, the airlines stated that “the airport team is doing its best to ensure a quick resolution”. “We request your patience and understanding,” said this.
Indigo and SpiceJet also said that some of their flights could be affected due to weather.
“While the weather conditions in Delhi have improved, the Air REing congestion has continued to affect flight operations from Delhi. Work for. “
#6ETRAVELADVISORY: For the latest updates on your flight status, please see: https://t.co/ll3k8pwtrvIf your flight has been canceled, you can detect alternative flight options or claim refunds here: https://t.co/51Q3Oe0lp pic.twitter.com/Y33ARYYQXW
– IndiGo (@indigigo6e) April 11, 2025
Delhi Airport also issued an advisor informing passengers of the flight delay.
“Due to the bad weather conditions in Delhi, some flights are affected at the Delhi Airport. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight updates. We are honestly regretted any inconvenience,” it has been said.
Passenger advisor was released at 19:15 hours.#Delhiairport #Bad weather pic.twitter.com/rzoovotgky
– Delhi Airport (@Delhiairport) April 11, 2025
Dust storm in Delhi
A strong dust thunderstorm in Delhi and nearby areas on Friday evening, killing parts of the national capital a day after a dust storm and medium rains. The storm caused heavy damage to the branches of roads, cars falling on some parts of the capital.
#Watch Delhi: The branches of trees fell after the national capital experienced dust storm in many areas.
(Scene from Mandi home) pic.twitter.com/wdifs9tv8r
– Year (@ani) April 11, 2025
Even after the branches of branches of branches of trees and branches of other items, power supply in Delhi-NCR was affected. The affected areas were included in parts of Narela, Bawana, Badli and Mangolpuri, news agency Annie.
The Meteorological Department of India (IMD) has issued a ‘orange’ alert in Delhi for thunderstorms through the day and for electricity.
