Heavy rains hit Indian capital, flooding parts of Delhi airport

Heavy rains Saturday hit Indian capital New Delhi, flooding parts of the city's airport and roads, officials said ,reported Xinhua.

According to Meteorological Department (IMD) officials, 1,100 mm of rainfall was recorded this monsoon season. The southwest monsoon season in India officially commences from June 1 and lasts until September 30.

Visuals taken from the Indira Gandhi International Airport showed aircraft on the ground at the airport which is partially flooded.

The inclement weather has affected flight operations at the airport, with several airlines requesting passengers to track flight status before leaving for the airport.

The heavy rains led to waterlogging at the forecourt, the Delhi International Airport, following which officials swing into action and resolved the issue.

"Due to sudden heavy rain, for a short period, there was waterlogging at the forecourt. Our team was immediately aligned to look into it and the issue has been resolved," a spokesman of Delhi airport said.

A local news agency said five flights, four Delhi-bound domestic flights and one international flight, were diverted to neighboring cities due to heavy rainfall.

The IMD has predicted thunderstorms with heavy to very heavy intensity rain in Delhi and its adjoining areas.

The downpour has brought slight respite from the heat in the city. However, it has caused waterlogging in several parts of Delhi making it difficult for vehicles to ply.

Parts of the national capital and its adjoining areas have received spells of rain on Friday evening as well.