Continuous heavy rain in Delhi and the neighbouring areas once again led to disruptions in air travel. Several airlines issued travel advisories warning passengers to expect delays. The Indira Gandhi International Airport has also advised passengers to use public transport to avoid traffic jams. Here are the latest updates. 

Delhi Rain Disrupts Air Travel 

Travel Advisory

🚧⛈️Heads up, #Delhi travellers!

Due to today’s downpour, several roads across Delhi are currently blocked or experiencing slow movement.

Please allow extra time, take an alternate route if possible, and check your flight status on our website or app before…

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) August 9, 2025

As per a report by Hindustan Times, over 130 flights to and from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport were delayed on Saturday morning. The continuous downpour in the National capital has significantly impacted air travel. IndiGo took to its official X account and issued a travel advisory. The airlines advised passengers to check their flight status on the website before heading to the airport. Air India also took to X and wrote, “Rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi today.” It advised passengers to allow extra time for their journey due to slow-moving traffic. 

#TravelAdvisory: Effective 03rd Aug’ 2025, all SpiceJet flights to/from Tuticorin (TCR) will operate from the New Terminal Building. The information will be communicated to all the passengers via SMS/Email on their registered contact details. The passengers are requested to keep…

— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) August 2, 2025

Similarly, SpiceJet also issued an advisory warning of potential delays on departures and arrivals due to heavy rain. Passengers are also being urged to plan their trips in advance and take alternative routes if possible.

Passenger Advisory issued at 09:25 Hours#DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory pic.twitter.com/kPfwPtqtHx

— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) August 9, 2025

IGI Airport also issued a passenger advisory asking people to check their flight status with their respective airline before making their way to the airport.

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Waterlogging In Several Parts Of Delhi-NCR

Heavy rains have also triggered waterlogging in parts of the national capital. Several areas of Delhi-NCR, including Shastri Bhawan, RK Puram, Moti Bagh and Kidwai Nagar, were severely affected. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued a red alert in the city for the day.

As per a report by Hindustan Times, today’s weather is expected to be partly cloudy with light rain accompanied by thunderstorms. The maximum temperature in the city is expected to be between 32°C-34°C, while the minimum temperature will remain between 24°C-26°C. 

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Due to the heavy rain, people are advised to avoid waterlogged areas. Passengers heading to the airport can opt for public transport services like the metro to avoid slow-moving traffic on the roads.

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India is enhancing its bilateral relations with the Philippines by offering free e-visas to Filipino citizens. This initiative follows the Philippines’ decision to grant visa-free entry to Indian nationals starting June 8, 2025, for tourism purposes. This development paves the way for a mutual visa waiver between India and the Philippines. However, India has not yet specified when this policy will take effect.

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During a joint statement, PM @narendramodi welcomed visa-free entry for Indian tourists to the Philippines.

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— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) August 5, 2025

The mutual visa waiver between the two countries comes as both countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, aiming to strengthen cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including defence, tourism, maritime cooperation, and trade, among others. A joint postage stamp was launched to commemorate the occasion.

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The free e-visa offered by India to Filipino travellers is non-convertible and non-extendible, ensuring it can only be used for short-term tourism visits. The mutual visa-free entry is also aimed at fostering people-to-people ties, with plans for cultural programmes and educational collaborations in the making.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced that the administration is working on launching more direct flights from Delhi to Manila in 2025. Air India has already announced direct flights to Manila from New Delhi in June 2025, with the flights expected to become operational by October 1, 2025.

The flight will operate five times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with the Airbus A321neo aircraft, and will feature a three-class configuration, which includes Business, Premium Economy, and Economy.

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Delhi and its surrounding areas woke to heavy rainfall on Saturday, offering much-needed relief from the sweltering humidity but leaving large parts of the capital waterlogged. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert, warning of more downpours through the day.

The overnight showers paralysed much of the city, causing traffic chaos and slowing flight operations. Key roads, including Panchkuian Marg, Mathura Road, and Connaught Place, reported significant waterlogging, forcing commuters to wade through knee-deep water in some areas.

While Delhi Airport said in a statement that operations remained “normal,” real-time data told a different story. Flight tracking site Flightradar showed that, as of 8:30 a.m., several flights were delayed that included domestic and international Air India flights. Airport officials said ground teams were working with airlines and other stakeholders to keep services running smoothly despite the challenging conditions.

Passenger Advisory issued at 00:10 Hours#DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory pic.twitter.com/ijnzu31Dq2

— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) August 8, 2025

Airlines also urged passengers to plan ahead. Indigo advised travellers to allow extra travel time, avoid congested routes, and check flight status before heading to the airport. “Due to today’s downpour, several roads across Delhi are blocked or experiencing slow movement,” the airline posted on X, assuring customers its teams were working to “keep things on track.”

Travel Advisory

🚧⛈️Heads up, #Delhi travellers!

Due to today’s downpour, several roads across Delhi are currently blocked or experiencing slow movement.

Please allow extra time, take an alternate route if possible, and check your flight status on our website or app before…

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) August 9, 2025

#WeatherUpdate: Due to bad weather (heavy rain) in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via https://t.co/2wynECZugy.

— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) August 9, 2025

SpiceJet issued a similar alert, warning that departures and arrivals at Delhi Airport “may get affected” by the heavy rain, and encouraged passengers to monitor updates on its website.

According to the IMD, the capital can expect thunderstorms and rain throughout Saturday, with temperatures ranging between 25°C and 33°C.