Flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport are facing disruptions due to the closure of the fourth runway for instrument landing system upgrades and a shift in wind direction. Over 200 flights experienced delays, averaging 30 minutes, and the situation is expected to persist until May 4.
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